Stafford County, VA Demographics
What is the population of Stafford County?
There are 166,514 residents in Stafford County, with a median age of 35. Of this, 50.94% are males and 49.06% are females. US-born citizens make up 83.57% of the resident pool in Stafford County, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.61%. Additionally, 5.82% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 139,916 people in Stafford County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 166,514 | 1.8% |
| Male Population | 84,826 | 1.7% |
| Female Population | 81,688 | 2.0% |
Male Population 50.94%
Female Population 49.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 139,155 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 17,669 | 9.4% |
| Not Citizen | 9,690 | 8.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 83.57%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.61%
Not Citizen 5.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,276 | 14.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,041 | -11.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 10,267 | 4.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 7,957 | 2.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 139,916 | 2.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.78%
Moved from Same County 3.07%
Moved from Same State 6.24%
Moved from Different State 4.84%
Same House as Last Year 85.08%
What are the employment statistics in Stafford County?
White-collar workers make up 84.4% of the working population in Stafford County, while blue-collar employees account for 15.6%. There are also 11,822 entrepreneurs in Stafford County (7.51% of the workforce); 87,714 workers employed in private companies (55.71%); and 48,218 people working in governmental institutions (30.62%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 132,892 | 103.8% |
| Blue Collar | 24,560 | 97.5% |
White Collar 84.4%
Blue Collar 15.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 11,822 | 94.7% |
| Private Companies | 87,714 | 104.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 48,218 | 98.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 9,698 | 120.7% |
Self Employees 7.51%
Private Companies 55.71%
Governmental Workers 30.62%
Not for Profit Companies 6.16%
How many households are there in Stafford County?
There are a total of 52,845 households in Stafford County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 77.88% of these Stafford County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 22.12%. Additionally, 42.48% of households have children and 57.52% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 52,845 | 2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.0% |
| Family Households | 41,156 | 1.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 11,689 | 3.0% |
Family Households 77.88%
Non-Family Households 22.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 22,449 | 0.1% |
| Households without Children | 30,396 | 3.5% |
Households with Children 42.48%
Households without Children 57.52%
What are the median and average incomes in Stafford County?
The average annual household income in Stafford County is $141,085, while the median household income sits at $127,713 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $128,421, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $171,480. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $56,946 and $83,299, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $141,085 | 6.2% |
| Median Household Income | $127,713 | 3.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 8,111 | -2.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 150,845 | 2.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Stafford County?
There are 55,571 housing units in Stafford County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1994. Of the 52,845 occupied housing units in Stafford County, 78.7% are owner-occupied, while 21.3% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 78.14% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $471,700. In general, housing costs reach $2,168 per month in Stafford County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 55,571 | 1.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1994 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,207 | 20.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 527 | -14.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,504 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,982 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,461 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8,230 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11,815 | -6.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13,343 | 4.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 9,646 | 4.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 856 | 153.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 52,845 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 41,589 | 3.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 11,256 | -3.0% |
Owner Occupied 78.7%
Renter Occupied 21.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 32,496 | 2.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 9,093 | 5.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $471,700 | 6.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $387,000 | 2.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,168 | 4.3% |
With Mortgage 78.14%
Without Mortgage 21.86%
What is the level of education in Stafford County?
Approximately 28.32% of the population in Stafford County holds a high school degree (that's 34,813 residents), while 22.31% have attained a college certificate (27,418 locals) and 23.25% have a bachelor's degree (28,572 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,355 | 4.3% |
| Some High School | 34,813 | -0.8% |
| Some College | 27,418 | -5.5% |
| Associate Degree | 9,434 | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28,572 | 0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 19,323 | 7.2% |
No High School 2.73%
Some High School 28.32%
Some College 22.31%
Associate Degree 7.68%
Bachelor's Degree 23.25%
Graduate Degree 15.72%
What is the marital status of Stafford County residents?
A total of 40,114 people in Stafford County have never been married (which represents 30.13% of the total population), while 74,752 of them are wedded (56.14%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,319 (1.74%) and 11,360 (8.53%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 40,114 | 1.9% |
| Married | 74,752 | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2,319 | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4,603 | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 11,360 | 2.0% |
Never Married 30.13%
Married 56.14%
Separated 1.74%
Widowed 3.46%
Divorced 8.53%
What are the most common means of transportation in Stafford County?
The top three means of transportation people in Stafford County use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 64,125 residents commute by car, 1,676 prefer going to work by walking and 1,150 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 64,125 | -1.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 667 | 41.9% |
| Railroad | 1,150 | -22.4% |
| Ferryboat | 13 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 20 | -53.5% |
| Motorcycle | 257 | 9.8% |
| TaxiCab | 16 | -46.7% |
| Walk | 1,676 | -6.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Stafford County 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.