Stafford is a city located in Fort Bend County Texas. Stafford has a 2024 population of 17,240. Stafford is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,630 in 2020.
The average household income in Stafford is $98,681 with a poverty rate of 9.39%. The median age in Stafford is 32.8 years: 33.9 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stafford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,720 | 27.32% |
| Asian | 4,605 | 26.65% |
| White | 4,065 | 23.53% |
| Two or more races | 2,247 | 13% |
| Other race | 1,378 | 7.97% |
| Native American | 230 | 1.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.2% |
Black or African American
Asian
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,515 | 2.65 | 43 | 57 |
| Married | 2,894 | 3.32 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Non Family | 2,139 | 1.29 | 19.5 | 80.5 |
| Female | 1,038 | 3.59 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
| Male | 444 | 2.67 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
43.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 880 | 7.63% |
| Associates Degree | 776 | 6.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,262 | 28.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,432 | 12.42% |
| High School Graduate | 2,635 | 22.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 633 | 5.49% |
| Some College | 1,915 | 16.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,637 | 3,281 | 2,131 |
| Black | 3,133 | 2,978 | 1,249 |
| Hispanic | 2,993 | 2,104 | 575 |
| White | 1,584 | 1,486 | 690 |
| 2+ Races | 1,129 | 935 | 166 |
| Other Race | 894 | 493 | 95 |
| Native American | 80 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,158 | $60,000 | $70,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,089 | $80,833 | $62,202 |
| High School Graduate | $35,235 | $30,295 | $36,789 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,397 | $32,418 | $26,035 |
| Overall | $49,634 | $48,102 | $51,758 |
| Some College | $47,240 | $52,326 | $36,650 |
$49,634
Average Earnings
$48,102
Average Male
$51,758
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.86% of Stafford residents speak only English, while 48.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,605 | 585 | 12.7% |
| Hispanic | 4,817 | 399 | 8.28% |
| White | 2,478 | 358 | 14.45% |
| Black | 4,720 | 230 | 4.87% |
| Multiple | 2,247 | 207 | 9.21% |
| Other | 1,359 | 181 | 13.32% |
| Native | 230 | 27 | 11.74% |
9.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.09%
Male Poverty Rate
11.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stafford is White, with 14.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stafford is Black, with 4.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.89% |
| High School | 6.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.9% |
| Some College | 4.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.87% |
| Female Employed | 6.3% |
| Male Employed | 5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,289 | $109,270 |
| Households | $85,910 | $98,681 |
| Married Families | $101,535 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,060 | $68,707 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
542
Number of Veterans
452
Male Veterans
90
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 304 |
| Second Gulf War | 163 |
| First Gulf War | 99 |
| Korea | 49 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 183 |
| 65 to 74 | 167 |
| 35 to 54 | 140 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 246 | 7.21% |
| White | 181 | 5.51% |
| Black | 146 | 3.82% |
| Other Race | 106 | 10.4% |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 8% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
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
45.51%
Born in Stafford
66.91%
Native Born
33.09%
Foreign Born
17.34%
Non Citizen
15.75%
Naturalized
66.91% of Stafford residents were born in the United States, with 45.51% having been born in Texas. 17.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,754 | -97 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 16,851 | -97 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 16,948 | -98 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 17,046 | -97 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 17,143 | -97 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 17,240 | -98 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 17,338 | -95 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 17,433 | 31 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 17,402 | -228 | -1.29% |
| 2020 | 17,630 | 477 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 17,153 | -55 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 17,208 | -46 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 17,254 | -74 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 17,328 | 54 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 17,274 | 152 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 17,122 | 195 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 16,927 | 175 | 1.04% |
| 2012 | 16,752 | 95 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 16,657 | 92 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 16,565 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,681 | 7,284 | 86.75% |
| 1990 | 8,397 | 3,642 | 76.59% |
| 1980 | 4,755 | 1,849 | 63.63% |
| 1970 | 2,906 | -13,848 | -82.65% |