Stafford, TX Demographics
What is the population of Stafford?
There are 17,279 residents in Stafford, with a median age of 32. Of this, 49.95% are males and 50.05% are females. US-born citizens make up 65.57% of the resident pool in Stafford, while non-US-born citizens account for 17.09%. Additionally, 17.34% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 14,691 people in Stafford currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 17,279 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 8,631 | -2.8% |
| Female Population | 8,648 | 3.5% |
Male Population 49.95%
Female Population 50.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32 | -1.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 11,329 | -2.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,953 | 5.1% |
| Not Citizen | 2,997 | 6.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 65.57%
Citizen not U.S. Born 17.09%
Not Citizen 17.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 202 | 5.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 555 | -26.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,385 | 4.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 299 | 2.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 14,691 | 1.1% |
Moved from Abroad 1.18%
Moved from Same County 3.24%
Moved from Same State 8.08%
Moved from Different State 1.75%
Same House as Last Year 85.75%
What are the employment statistics in Stafford?
White-collar workers make up 74.93% of the working population in Stafford, while blue-collar employees account for 25.07%. There are also 1,652 entrepreneurs in Stafford (8.77% of the workforce); 13,208 workers employed in private companies (70.08%); and 2,078 people working in governmental institutions (11.03%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 14,122 | 96.5% |
| Blue Collar | 4,724 | 83.2% |
White Collar 74.93%
Blue Collar 25.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,652 | 110.5% |
| Private Companies | 13,208 | 94.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,078 | 75.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,908 | 92.2% |
Self Employees 8.77%
Private Companies 70.08%
Governmental Workers 11.03%
Not for Profit Companies 10.12%
How many households are there in Stafford?
There are a total of 6,515 households in Stafford, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 67.17% of these Stafford households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.83%. Additionally, 32.46% of households have children and 67.54% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,515 | 0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -25.1% |
| Family Households | 4,376 | -0.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,139 | 2.8% |
Family Households 67.17%
Non-Family Households 32.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,115 | -2.9% |
| Households without Children | 4,400 | 2.8% |
Households with Children 32.46%
Households without Children 67.54%
What are the median and average incomes in Stafford?
The average annual household income in Stafford is $98,681, while the median household income sits at $85,910 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $94,349, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $94,381. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $54,258 and $88,364, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $98,681 | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income | $85,910 | -1.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,616 | -13.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 15,492 | 1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Stafford?
There are 6,988 housing units in Stafford, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1992. Of the 6,515 occupied housing units in Stafford, 43.02% are owner-occupied, while 56.98% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 43.85% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $257,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,365 per month in Stafford.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,988 | -0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1992 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 21 | -27.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 190 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 177 | -10.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,142 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,572 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,769 | -20.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,221 | 7.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 806 | 60.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 90 | 4.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,515 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,803 | -5.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,712 | 6.0% |
Owner Occupied 43.02%
Renter Occupied 56.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,229 | -17.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,574 | 7.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $257,500 | 11.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $241,200 | 7.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,365 | 6.3% |
With Mortgage 43.85%
Without Mortgage 56.15%
What is the level of education in Stafford?
Approximately 28.87% of the population in Stafford holds a high school degree (that's 3,859 residents), while 22.23% have attained a college certificate (2,971 locals) and 26.81% have a bachelor's degree (3,584 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 633 | -4.7% |
| Some High School | 3,859 | -4.2% |
| Some College | 2,971 | 11.7% |
| Associate Degree | 820 | 13.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,584 | 3.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,500 | 13.4% |
No High School 4.74%
Some High School 28.87%
Some College 22.23%
Associate Degree 6.13%
Bachelor's Degree 26.81%
Graduate Degree 11.22%
What is the marital status of Stafford residents?
A total of 5,625 people in Stafford have never been married (which represents 40.42% of the total population), while 6,784 of them are wedded (48.75%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 241 (1.73%) and 987 (7.09%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,625 | 1.8% |
| Married | 6,784 | 2.1% |
| Separated | 241 | -14.2% |
| Widowed | 519 | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 987 | -16.1% |
Never Married 40.42%
Married 48.75%
Separated 1.73%
Widowed 3.73%
Divorced 7.09%
What are the most common means of transportation in Stafford?
The top three means of transportation people in Stafford use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 7,440 residents commute by car, 295 prefer going to work by walking and 88 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 7,440 | -3.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 44 | -20.0% |
| Bicycle | 88 | 49.1% |
| Motorcycle | 20 | 33.3% |
| TaxiCab | 40 | N/A |
| Walk | 295 | -23.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Stafford by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.