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Stanaford

West Virginia · 1,449 residents · 1.907 sq mi
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Stanaford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,800. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,449
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,443 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
760 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
+4%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8191K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stanaford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,219
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,640 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,882
+36%since 2000
from $16,775 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.5%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
−11%since 2010
from 0.515 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing10.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+43%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,251)
Black9.4%(136)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(373)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,389)
Black1.9%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(16)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score10.1%(146)
Diversity Score
10
−61%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+31.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2017
from 62.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanaford, West Virginia?

Stanaford, West Virginia has about 1,449 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanaford, West Virginia?

The typical household in Stanaford, West Virginia earns about $44,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanaford, West Virginia expensive?

In Stanaford, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $162,800, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

How educated are people in Stanaford, West Virginia?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stanaford, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanaford, West Virginia?

About 44.5% of people in Stanaford, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanaford, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanaford, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 234 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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