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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Stanaford

West Virginia · 1,443 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 $30,640. Population has declined 14% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,800. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,443
−14%since 1990
from 1,683 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
757 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 883 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
45.7
+17%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8191K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stanaford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,640
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,283 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,775
+13%since 1990
from $14,874 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.7%
−9.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$357
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.4% in 1990
12.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−5%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,446)
Black12.5%(210)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian1.6%(27)
Diversity Score31.9%(536)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,251)
Black9.4%(136)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.9%(13)
Diversity Score25.8%(373)
Diversity Score
26
−19%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.5%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−29%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanaford, West Virginia?

Stanaford, West Virginia has about 1,443 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Stanaford, West Virginia earns about $30,640 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Stanaford, West Virginia?

About 17.3% 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 16.7% 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 240 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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