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Stafford County

Virginia · 156,927 residents · 269.205 sq mi
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Stafford County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,247. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $356,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
156,927
+70%since 2000
from 92,446 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
583 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+9%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K82K112K143K174K1990201020202024Stafford County
2024163K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,247
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,809 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,401
+75%since 2000
from $24,762 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,559
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $842 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(74,027)
Black11.9%(11,013)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(3,342)
Asian1.6%(1,496)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(35,239)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(85,587)
Black18.8%(29,492)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(23,646)
Asian3.9%(6,137)
Other6%(9,428)
Diversity Score78.4%(122,982)
Segregation Score24.9%(39,017)
Diversity Score
78
+106%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 31.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stafford County, Virginia?

Stafford County, Virginia has about 156,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stafford County, Virginia?

The typical household in Stafford County, Virginia earns about $112,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stafford County, Virginia expensive?

In Stafford County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $356,000, and the typical rent is about $1,559 a month.

How educated are people in Stafford County, Virginia?

About 41.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stafford County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stafford County, Virginia?

About 5.5% of people in Stafford County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stafford County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Stafford County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 95,691 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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