CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Stanaford

West Virginia · 1,350 residents · 1.907 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Beckley metro area
Compare
The short version

Stanaford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,173. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,700. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,350
−6%since 2000
from 1,443 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
708 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
+5%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8191K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stanaford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,173
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,640 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,840
+24%since 2000
from $16,775 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15%
US avg: 7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Stanaford on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,189)
Black7.6%(103)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(21)
Asian1.4%(19)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.6%(332)
Diversity Score
25
−5%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−8.5 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
7.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
9.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Stanaford

Rodney
Pop 1,331
Glencoe
Pop 1,445
Baldwin
Pop 1,394
Interlachen
Pop 1,502
Places similar to Stanaford
Head to head

Compare Stanaford to nearby cities

STANAFORD VS
Beckley
Income$45,826+63%
Home value$158,000+78%
Population16,373+1030%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STANAFORD VS
Bluefield
Income$49,375+75%
Home value$105,400+19%
Population9,158+532%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STANAFORD VS
Charleston
Income$65,812+134%
Home value$203,300+129%
Population46,117+3083%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STANAFORD VS
South Charleston
Income$63,884+127%
Home value$155,400+75%
Population13,072+802%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanaford, West Virginia?

Stanaford, West Virginia has about 1,350 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stanaford, West Virginia earns about $28,173 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 $88,700, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Stanaford, West Virginia?

About 15.6% 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 19.0% 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 333 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
West Virginia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Stanaford with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →