Stafford, VA Demographics
What is the population of Stafford?
There are 91,477 residents in Stafford, with a median age of 34. Of this, 50.68% are males and 49.32% are females. US-born citizens make up 80.38% of the resident pool in Stafford, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.64%. Additionally, 6.98% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 77,752 people in Stafford currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 91,477 | 3.1% |
| Male Population | 46,357 | 3.9% |
| Female Population | 45,120 | 2.3% |
Male Population 50.68%
Female Population 49.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | -2.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 73,532 | 1.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 11,558 | 9.3% |
| Not Citizen | 6,386 | 9.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 80.38%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.64%
Not Citizen 6.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 444 | 25.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,370 | 6.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,730 | 7.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,074 | 2.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 77,752 | 2.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.49%
Moved from Same County 2.62%
Moved from Same State 6.34%
Moved from Different State 4.51%
Same House as Last Year 86.04%
What are the employment statistics in Stafford?
White-collar workers make up 83.93% of the working population in Stafford, while blue-collar employees account for 16.07%. There are also 6,874 entrepreneurs in Stafford (7.75% of the workforce); 49,625 workers employed in private companies (55.93%); and 26,702 people working in governmental institutions (30.1%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 74,468 | 105.9% |
| Blue Collar | 14,256 | 93.6% |
White Collar 83.93%
Blue Collar 16.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 6,874 | 90.7% |
| Private Companies | 49,625 | 105.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 26,702 | 100.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,523 | 127.8% |
Self Employees 7.75%
Private Companies 55.93%
Governmental Workers 30.1%
Not for Profit Companies 6.22%
How many households are there in Stafford?
There are a total of 28,053 households in Stafford, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 80.54% of these Stafford households, while non-family units account for the remaining 19.46%. Additionally, 46.47% of households have children and 53.53% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 28,053 | 3.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -6.5% |
| Family Households | 22,595 | 3.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,458 | 3.7% |
Family Households 80.54%
Non-Family Households 19.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 13,036 | 2.5% |
| Households without Children | 15,016 | 3.7% |
Households with Children 46.47%
Households without Children 53.53%
What are the median and average incomes in Stafford?
The average annual household income in Stafford is $123,072, while the median household income sits at $137,990 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $124,362, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $174,400. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,768 and $89,550, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $123,072 | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income | $137,990 | 4.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4,048 | -11.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 84,922 | 4.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Stafford?
There are 29,251 housing units in Stafford, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1995. Of the 28,053 occupied housing units in Stafford, 79.62% are owner-occupied, while 20.38% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 80.14% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $484,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,214 per month in Stafford.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 29,251 | 2.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1995 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 572 | 36.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 126 | -28.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 345 | -4.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 691 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,227 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,484 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7,122 | -4.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,489 | 6.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,716 | 1.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 478 | 193.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 28,053 | 3.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 22,336 | 4.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 5,716 | -2.0% |
Owner Occupied 79.62%
Renter Occupied 20.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 17,901 | 3.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,435 | 7.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $484,100 | 6.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $387,000 | 2.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,214 | 4.8% |
With Mortgage 80.14%
Without Mortgage 19.86%
What is the level of education in Stafford?
Approximately 28.3% of the population in Stafford holds a high school degree (that's 18,585 residents), while 21.76% have attained a college certificate (14,292 locals) and 22.84% have a bachelor's degree (15,002 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,386 | 4.1% |
| Some High School | 18,585 | -0.4% |
| Some College | 14,292 | -6.7% |
| Associate Degree | 5,261 | 5.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,002 | 0.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,152 | 8.9% |
No High School 3.63%
Some High School 28.3%
Some College 21.76%
Associate Degree 8.01%
Bachelor's Degree 22.84%
Graduate Degree 15.46%
What is the marital status of Stafford residents?
A total of 21,427 people in Stafford have never been married (which represents 29.9% of the total population), while 40,877 of them are wedded (57.04%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,359 (1.9%) and 5,938 (8.29%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 21,427 | 4.0% |
| Married | 40,877 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1,359 | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2,066 | 12.8% |
| Divorced | 5,938 | 0.7% |
Never Married 29.9%
Married 57.04%
Separated 1.9%
Widowed 2.88%
Divorced 8.29%
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, railroad and bus or trolley bus. A total of 35,217 residents commute by car, 532 prefer going to work by railroad and 418 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 35,217 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 418 | 61.4% |
| Railroad | 532 | -22.3% |
| Ferryboat | 13 | N/A |
| Motorcycle | 52 | -37.4% |
| TaxiCab | 13 | -50.0% |
| Walk | 179 | -40.1% |
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.