Stafford County, VA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Stafford County?
top
There are 163,516 residents in Stafford County, with a median age of 35.2. Of this, 51% are males and 49% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.65% of the resident pool in Stafford County, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.87%. Additionally, 5.48% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 136,809 people in Stafford County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 136,809 people in Stafford County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 163,516 | 2.2% |
| Male Population | 83,398 | 1.9% |
| Female Population | 80,118 | 2.5% |
Male population 51%
Female population 49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.2 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 138,413 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not US Born | 16,146 | 11.1% |
| Not Citizen | 8,957 | 10.7% |
Citizen US Born 84.65%
Citizen not US Born 9.87%
Not Citizen 5.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,113 | 6.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,701 | -20.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 9,796 | 7.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 7,740 | 5.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 136,809 | 3.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.69%
Moved from Same County 3.54%
Moved from Same State 6.08%
Moved from Different State 4.8%
Same House as Last Year 84.89%
What are the employment statistics in Stafford County?
top
White-collar workers make up 83.99% of the working population in Stafford County, while blue-collar employees account for 16.01%. There are also 6,073 entrepreneurs in Stafford County (7.82% of the workforce); 42,949 workers employed in private companies (55.31%); and 24,239 people working in governmental institutions (31.21%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 65,221 | 2.0% |
| Blue Collar | 12,434 | 0.2% |
White Collar 83.99%
Blue Collar 16.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 6,073 | 8.3% |
| Private Companies | 42,949 | 1.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 24,239 | -0.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,394 | 10.2% |
Self Employees 7.82%
Private Companies 55.31%
Governmental Workers 31.21%
Not for Profit Companies 5.66%
How many households are there in Stafford County?
top
There are a total of 51,789 households in Stafford County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 78.08% of these Stafford County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 21.92%. Additionally, 43.3% of households have children and 56.7% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 51,789 | 1.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 40,439 | 0.7% |
| Non-family Households | 11,350 | 6.3% |
Family Households 78.08%
Non-family Households 21.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 22,425 | 2.9% |
| Households without Children | 29,364 | 1.1% |
Households with Children 43.3%
Households without Children 56.7%
What are the median and average incomes in Stafford County?
top
The average annual household income in Stafford County is $132,878, while the median household income sits at $123,923 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $120,093, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $167,334. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $53,333 and $72,982, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $132,878 | 7.3% |
| Median Household Income | $123,923 | 7.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 8,346 | 9.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 147,386 | 2.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Stafford County?
top
There are 54,599 housing units in Stafford County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1995. Of the 51,789 occupied housing units in Stafford County, 77.6% are owner-occupied, while 22.4% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 78.64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $444,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,078 per month in Stafford County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 78.64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $444,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,078 per month in Stafford County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 54,599 | 2.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1995 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 998 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 619 | -21.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,357 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,969 | -8.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,432 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8,211 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12,656 | -0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12,764 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 9,255 | 14.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 338 | 91.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 51,789 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 40,187 | 3.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 11,602 | -3.9% |
Owner Occupied 77.6%
Renter Occupied 22.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 31,603 | 2.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,584 | 8.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $444,000 | 17.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $377,500 | 14.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,078 | 8.6% |
With Mortgage 78.64%
Without Mortgage 21.36%
What is the level of education in Stafford County?
top
Approximately 28.55% of the population in Stafford County holds a high school degree (that's 35,106 residents), while 23.6% have attained a college certificate (29,018 locals) and 23.18% have a bachelor's degree (28,508 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,215 | 17.2% |
| Some High School | 35,106 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 29,018 | -0.5% |
| Associate Degree | 9,084 | 0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28,508 | 2.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 18,033 | 6.9% |
No High School 2.61%
Some High School 28.55%
Some College 23.6%
Associate Degree 7.39%
Bachelor's Degree 23.18%
Graduate Degree 14.67%
What is the marital status of Stafford County residents?
top
A total of 39,355 people in Stafford County have never been married (which represents 30.07% of the total population), while 73,853 of them are wedded (56.43%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,273 (1.74%) and 11,136 (8.51%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 39,355 | 2.9% |
| Married | 73,853 | 2.2% |
| Separated | 2,273 | -7.3% |
| Widowed | 4,264 | -3.9% |
| Divorced | 11,136 | 2.1% |
Never Married 30.07%
Married 56.43%
Separated 1.74%
Widowed 3.26%
Divorced 8.51%
What are the most common means of transportation in Stafford County?
top
The top three means of transportation people in Stafford County use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 65,197 residents commute by car, 1,801 prefer going to work by walking and 1,483 by railroad.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 65,197 | -0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 470 | 2.4% |
| Railroad | 1,483 | 5,832.0% |
| Bicycle | 43 | -14.0% |
| Motorcycle | 234 | 18.8% |
| TaxiCab | 30 | -3.2% |
| Walk | 1,801 | 4.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Stafford County by zipcode?
topMethodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.