Stanford is a CDP located in Santa Clara County California. Stanford has a 2024 population of 17,829. Stanford is currently growing at a rate of 1.64% annually and its population has increased by 10.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,200 in 2020.
The average household income in Stanford is $158,410 with a poverty rate of 18.19%. The median age in Stanford is 22.7 years: 23.4 years for males, and 22 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stanford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,034 | 50.31% |
| Asian | 4,772 | 26.57% |
| Two or more races | 2,158 | 12.02% |
| Other race | 1,002 | 5.58% |
| Black or African American | 861 | 4.79% |
| Native American | 87 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.25% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,791 | 1.98 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
| Non Family | 2,486 | 1.5 | 6.8 | 93.2 |
| Married | 1,107 | 2.8 | 67 | 33 |
| Male | 117 | 3.89 | 17.1 | 82.9 |
| Female | 81 | 2.7 | 42 | 58 |
2.83
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
25.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 1.08% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 1.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,291 | 33.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,019 | 58.02% |
| High School Graduate | 81 | 1.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 0.69% |
| Some College | 275 | 3.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,860 | 3,860 | 3,547 |
| Asian | 1,751 | 1,644 | 1,630 |
| 2+ Races | 782 | 782 | 704 |
| Hispanic | 765 | 749 | 640 |
| Other Race | 223 | 223 | 208 |
| Black | 153 | 153 | 102 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 93.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,089 | $45,346 | $46,848 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,263 | $56,184 | $73,015 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,184 | $51,971 | $52,832 |
| Some College | $43,388 | $0 | $41,618 |
$52,184
Average Earnings
$51,971
Average Male
$52,832
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.12% of Stanford residents speak only English, while 38.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 17.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,210 | 558 | 13.25% |
| Asian | 2,115 | 556 | 26.29% |
| Multiple | 727 | 153 | 21.05% |
| Black | 137 | 63 | 45.99% |
| Hispanic | 648 | 38 | 5.86% |
| Other | 142 | 34 | 23.94% |
18.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.12%
Male Poverty Rate
17.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stanford is Black, with 45.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stanford is Hispanic, with 5.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 82.11% |
| Some College | 13.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.83% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.39% |
| Female Employed | 8.8% |
| Male Employed | 8.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $234,844 | $303,781 |
| Households | $70,651 | $158,410 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,434 | $81,387 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.4%
Male Marriage Rate
15.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
127
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 0.82% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 2.51% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 7 | 8.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
37.63%
Born in Stanford
72.44%
Native Born
27.56%
Foreign Born
19.11%
Non Citizen
8.45%
Naturalized
72.44% of Stanford residents were born in the United States, with 37.63% having been born in California. 19.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,829 | 287 | 1.64% |
| 2023 | 17,542 | 287 | 1.66% |
| 2022 | 17,255 | 922 | 5.65% |
| 2021 | 16,333 | 133 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 16,200 | -126 | -0.77% |
| 2019 | 16,326 | 658 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 15,668 | 391 | 2.56% |
| 2017 | 15,277 | 351 | 2.35% |
| 2016 | 14,926 | 713 | 5.02% |
| 2015 | 14,213 | 707 | 5.23% |
| 2014 | 13,506 | 11 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 13,495 | -28 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 13,523 | 107 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 13,416 | -393 | -2.85% |
| 2010 | 13,809 | 0 | 0% |