Stamford is a city located in Western CT Planning Region Connecticut. Stamford has a 2024 population of 136,480. Stamford is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 0.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 135,462 in 2020.
The average household income in Stamford is $147,572 with a poverty rate of 10.12%. The median age in Stamford is 37.6 years: 36.7 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stamford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,482 | 52.05% |
| Black or African American | 25,207 | 18.61% |
| Two or more races | 14,889 | 11% |
| Other race | 14,793 | 10.92% |
| Asian | 9,481 | 7% |
| Native American | 456 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 105 | 0.08% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 53,520 | 2.5 | 46 | 54 |
| Married | 23,580 | 3.2 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Non Family | 20,517 | 1.33 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Female | 6,981 | 3.32 | 30 | 70 |
| Male | 2,442 | 3.38 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
46.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,483 | 4.64% |
| Associates Degree | 5,351 | 5.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27,645 | 28.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 20,994 | 21.75% |
| High School Graduate | 18,215 | 18.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,051 | 7.3% |
| Some College | 12,800 | 13.26% |
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 | 44,743 | 43,293 | 29,381 |
| Hispanic | 25,513 | 18,075 | 6,852 |
| Black | 17,367 | 15,413 | 5,811 |
| Other Race | 9,707 | 5,573 | 1,551 |
| 2+ Races | 8,717 | 7,147 | 3,383 |
| Asian | 7,200 | 6,667 | 5,468 |
| Native American | 269 | 215 | 55 |
| Islander | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,235 | $87,019 | $66,624 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,315 | $118,286 | $93,839 |
| High School Graduate | $35,634 | $45,441 | $29,050 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,333 | $31,207 | $25,197 |
| Overall | $58,308 | $65,297 | $50,229 |
| Some College | $44,523 | $50,972 | $38,760 |
$58,308
Average Earnings
$65,297
Average Male
$50,229
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.92% of Stamford residents speak only English, while 42.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39,779 | 6,032 | 15.16% |
| Black | 25,109 | 4,170 | 16.61% |
| Other | 14,484 | 3,229 | 22.29% |
| White | 56,528 | 2,442 | 4.32% |
| Multiple | 14,760 | 1,517 | 10.28% |
| Asian | 9,471 | 717 | 7.57% |
| Islander | 87 | 65 | 74.71% |
| Native | 446 | 10 | 2.24% |
10.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.58%
Male Poverty Rate
10.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stamford is Islander, with 74.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stamford is Native, with 2.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.13% |
| High School | 11.45% |
| Some College | 10.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.75% |
| Male Employed | 5.6% |
| Female Employed | 4.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,324 | $170,179 |
| Households | $100,718 | $147,572 |
| Married Families | $148,890 | $205,789 |
| Non Families | $74,594 | $104,837 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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
2,756
Number of Veterans
2,600
Male Veterans
156
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,027 |
| First Gulf War | 557 |
| Second Gulf War | 417 |
| Korea | 212 |
| World War II | 148 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,029 |
| 65 to 74 | 694 |
| 35 to 54 | 496 |
| 55 to 64 | 407 |
| 18 to 34 | 130 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,169 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic | 612 | 2.08% |
| Black | 299 | 1.5% |
| Other Race | 159 | 1.44% |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 13 | 4.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
35.23%
Born in Stamford
67.43%
Native Born
32.57%
Foreign Born
16.57%
Non Citizen
16%
Naturalized
67.43% of Stamford residents were born in the United States, with 35.23% having been born in Connecticut. 16.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 137,753 | 254 | 0.18% |
| 2028 | 137,499 | 255 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 137,244 | 255 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 136,989 | 254 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 136,735 | 255 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 136,480 | 254 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 136,226 | 142 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 136,084 | -520 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 136,604 | 1,142 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 135,462 | 5,682 | 4.38% |
| 2019 | 129,780 | -235 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 130,015 | -14 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 130,029 | 955 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 129,074 | 670 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 128,404 | 410 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 127,994 | 1,653 | 1.31% |
| 2013 | 126,341 | 1,270 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 125,071 | 1,070 | 0.86% |
| 2011 | 124,001 | 1,218 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 122,783 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 117,083 | 9,027 | 8.35% |
| 1990 | 108,056 | 5,590 | 5.46% |
| 1980 | 102,466 | -6,332 | -5.82% |
| 1970 | 108,798 | 16,085 | 17.35% |
| 1960 | 92,713 | 18,420 | 24.79% |
| 1950 | 74,293 | 26,355 | 54.98% |
| 1940 | 47,938 | 1,592 | 3.44% |
| 1930 | 46,346 | 11,250 | 32.05% |
| 1920 | 35,096 | 9,958 | 39.61% |
| 1910 | 25,138 | 9,141 | 57.14% |
| 1900 | 15,997 | 5,601 | 53.88% |
| 1890 | 10,396 | 7,856 | 309.29% |
| 1880 | 2,540 | -135,213 | -98.16% |