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Stamford

Texas · 3,124 residents · 5.96 sq mi
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Stamford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,441. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $34,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,124
−14%since 2000
from 3,636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
524 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+12%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Stamford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,441
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,079 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,971
+35%since 2000
from $14,028 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$371
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.0%
−50.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−15%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63%(2,291)
Black7.9%(287)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(979)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(2,291)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(1,793)
Black8%(249)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(1,013)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score68%(2,123)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+126%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stamford, Texas?

Stamford, Texas has about 3,124 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stamford, Texas?

The typical household in Stamford, Texas earns about $32,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stamford, Texas expensive?

In Stamford, Texas, the median home is worth about $34,600, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Stamford, Texas?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stamford, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stamford, Texas?

About 29.5% of people in Stamford, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stamford, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stamford, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 669 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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