State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,463.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.32%
Growth Since 2010
-2.49%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Stafford, Texas Population 2021
17,252
Stafford is a city located in Fort Bend County Texas. With a 2020 population of 17,252, it is the 166th largest city in Texas and the 2103rd largest city in the United States . Stafford is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -2.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,693 in 2010. Stafford reached it's highest population of 17,564 in 2016. Spanning over 7 miles, Stafford has a population density of 2,463 people per square mile.
The average household income in Stafford is $73,572 with a poverty rate of 13.25%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,222 per month, and the median house value is $180,400. The median age in Stafford is 35.3 years, 33.6 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
Stafford Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stafford was:
- White: 38.90%
- Black or African American: 29.53%
- Asian: 21.19%
- Other race: 5.90%
- Two or more races: 4.48%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Stafford, Texas is 17,252 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 17,417.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 17,693.
Stafford, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,693 | 38.90% |
| Black or African American | 5,081 | 29.53% |
| Asian | 3,646 | 21.19% |
| Some Other Race | 1,016 | 5.90% |
| Two or More Races | 770 | 4.48% |
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Stafford Population by Race
Stafford Population Pyramid $2021
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Stafford Population by Age
Stafford Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,416 | 2.68 | 48.4 |
| Married | 3,021 | 3.31 | 64.9 |
| Non Family | 2,037 | 1.34 | 33.4 |
| Female | 899 | 3.28 | 35.9 |
| Male | 459 | 3.29 | 30.3 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
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Stafford Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 739 | 6.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 871 | 7.28% |
| High School Graduate | 2,745 | 22.94% |
| Some College | 2,409 | 20.13% |
| Associates Degree | 967 | 8.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,124 | 26.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,110 | 9.28% |
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Stafford Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Stafford Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,550 | 3,367 | 1,432 |
| Hispanic | 2,918 | 2,115 | 432 |
| Asian | 2,740 | 2,347 | 1,344 |
| White | 2,502 | 2,385 | 955 |
| Other Race | 450 | 398 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 357 | 219 | 71 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.32%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.05%.
Stafford Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,123
Average Earnings
$40,286
Average Male
$39,890
Average Female
Stafford Earnings by Educational Attainment
Stafford Language by Age
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Stafford Language
55.58% of Stafford residents speak only English, while 44.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.44% of the population.
Stafford Language
Stafford Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,479 | 725 | 16.19% |
| White | 3,375 | 528 | 15.64% |
| Black | 5,081 | 482 | 9.49% |
| Asian | 3,646 | 433 | 11.88% |
| Multiple | 770 | 136 | 17.66% |
| Other | 1,016 | 26 | 2.56% |
13.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.04%
Male Poverty Rate
13.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Stafford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stafford is Multiple, with 17.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stafford is Other, with 2.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.16%.
Stafford Poverty
Stafford Poverty Rate by Education
Stafford Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Stafford Married by Age and Sex
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Stafford Marriage
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 35-44.
Stafford Marital Status by Race
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Stafford Marital Status
Stafford Veterans by War
Stafford Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 4.55% |
| Black | 126 | 3.01% |
| Other Race | 95 | 15.15% |
| Asian | 66 | 2.17% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 2.59% |
Stafford Veterans by Race
Stafford Veterans by Education
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3.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
Stafford Veterans by Education
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70.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Stafford Employment by Age
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Stafford Employment by Race
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Stafford Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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68.35%
Native Born
31.65%
Foreign Born
13.89%
Non Citizen
17.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
68.35% of Stafford residents were born in the United States, with 49.22% having been born in Texas. 13.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Stafford Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,252 | -55 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 17,307 | -55 | -0.32% |
| 2019 | 17,362 | -55 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 17,417 | -67 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 17,484 | -80 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 17,564 | 38 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 17,526 | 148 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 17,378 | 192 | 1.12% |
| 2013 | 17,186 | 177 | 1.04% |
| 2012 | 17,009 | 92 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 16,917 | 88 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 16,829 | 1,148 | 0.71% |
| 2000 | 15,681 | 7,284 | 6.44% |
| 1990 | 8,397 | 3,642 | 5.85% |
| 1980 | 4,755 | 1,849 | 5.05% |
| 1970 | 2,906 | 0.00% |