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Stamford

Texas · 2,907 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 $44,511. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 729 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,907
−20%since 2000
from 3,636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
488 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Stamford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,511
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,079 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,296
+45%since 2000
from $14,028 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(1,464)
Black8%(233)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(1,096)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other3.4%(99)
Diversity Score74.2%(2,158)
Diversity Score
74
+18%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.6%
−48.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stamford, Texas?

Stamford, Texas has about 2,907 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stamford, Texas?

The typical household in Stamford, Texas earns about $44,511 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 $62,800, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Stamford, Texas?

About 19.4% 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 17.1% 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 886 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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