State
County
Land Area (mi²)
37.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,437.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.13%
Growth Since 2010
5.43%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
942,054
World Population Review
Stamford, Connecticut Population 2021
129,302
Stamford is a city located in Fairfield County Connecticut. With a 2020 population of 129,302, it is the 3rd largest city in Connecticut (after and ) and the 217th largest city in the United States . Stamford is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually but its population has increased by 5.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 122,643 in 2010. Stamford reached it's highest population of 129,880 in 2017. Spanning over 52 miles, Stamford has a population density of 3,437 people per square mile.
The average household income in Stamford is $140,870 with a poverty rate of 9.16%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,812 per month, and the median house value is $532,700. The median age in Stamford is 36.9 years, 35.7 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
Stamford Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stamford was:
- White: 64.42%
- Black or African American: 14.10%
- Other race: 9.41%
- Asian: 8.55%
- Two or more races: 3.16%
- Native American: 0.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Stamford, Connecticut is 129,302 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 129,806.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 122,643.
Stamford, Connecticut Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 942,054 | -639 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 942,693 | -639 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 943,332 | -639 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 943,971 | 933 | 0.10% |
| 2017 | 943,038 | -1,309 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 944,347 | -596 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 944,943 | 747 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 944,196 | 4,272 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 939,924 | 4,825 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 935,099 | 7,099 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 928,000 | 8,645 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 919,355 | 0.00% |
Stamford Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83,296 | 64.42% |
| Black or African American | 18,236 | 14.10% |
| Some Other Race | 12,170 | 9.41% |
| Asian | 11,059 | 8.55% |
| Two or More Races | 4,080 | 3.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 426 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.03% |
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Stamford Population by Race
Stamford Population Pyramid $2021
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Stamford Population by Age
Stamford Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 49,141 | 2.61 | 51.6 |
| Married | 23,228 | 3.29 | 67.8 |
| Non Family | 18,439 | 1.39 | 38 |
| Female | 5,622 | 3.43 | 36.5 |
| Male | 1,852 | 3.64 | 29.4 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
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Stamford Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,169 | 6.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,690 | 4.03% |
| High School Graduate | 18,663 | 20.37% |
| Some College | 12,074 | 13.18% |
| Associates Degree | 5,151 | 5.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25,263 | 27.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 20,619 | 22.50% |
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Stamford Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Stamford Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49,667 | 48,081 | 31,050 |
| Hispanic | 21,312 | 14,622 | 4,549 |
| Black | 11,996 | 10,702 | 2,834 |
| Asian | 8,279 | 7,792 | 6,764 |
| Other Race | 7,199 | 4,097 | 919 |
| 2+ Races | 1,808 | 1,590 | 829 |
| Native American | 311 | 300 | 154 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.70%.
Stamford Educational Attainment by Race
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$53,117
Average Earnings
$63,101
Average Male
$44,380
Average Female
Stamford Earnings by Educational Attainment
Stamford Language by Age
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Stamford Language
57.38% of Stamford residents speak only English, while 42.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.40% of the population.
Stamford Language
Stamford Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35,023 | 5,361 | 15.31% |
| White | 63,253 | 3,180 | 5.03% |
| Other | 12,069 | 2,586 | 21.43% |
| Black | 18,102 | 2,558 | 14.13% |
| Asian | 11,059 | 832 | 7.52% |
| Multiple | 4,080 | 468 | 11.47% |
| Islander | 42 | 27 | 64.29% |
| Native | 426 | 8 | 1.88% |
9.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.34%
Male Poverty Rate
9.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Stamford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stamford is Islander, with 64.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stamford is Native, with 1.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.75%.
Stamford Poverty
Stamford Poverty Rate by Education
Stamford Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Stamford Married by Age and Sex
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Stamford Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Stamford Marital Status by Race
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Stamford Marital Status
Stamford Veterans by War
Stamford Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,687 | 3.90% |
| Hispanic | 474 | 1.91% |
| Black | 230 | 1.68% |
| Other Race | 187 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.48% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 1.05% |
Stamford Veterans by Race
Stamford Veterans by Education
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5.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
Stamford Veterans by Education
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73.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Stamford Employment by Age
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Stamford Employment by Race
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Stamford 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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65.59%
Native Born
34.41%
Foreign Born
19.36%
Non Citizen
15.05%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
65.59% of Stamford residents were born in the United States, with 36.37% having been born in Connecticut. 19.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Stamford Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 129,302 | -168 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 129,470 | -168 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 129,638 | -168 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 129,806 | -74 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 129,880 | 906 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 128,974 | 622 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 128,352 | 401 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 127,951 | 1,645 | 1.30% |
| 2013 | 126,306 | 1,260 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 125,046 | 1,058 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 123,988 | 1,207 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 122,781 | 5,698 | 0.48% |
| 2000 | 117,083 | 9,027 | 0.81% |
| 1990 | 108,056 | 5,590 | 0.53% |
| 1980 | 102,466 | -6,332 | -0.60% |
| 1970 | 108,798 | 16,085 | 1.61% |
| 1960 | 92,713 | 18,420 | 2.24% |
| 1950 | 74,293 | 26,355 | 4.48% |
| 1940 | 47,938 | 1,592 | 0.34% |
| 1930 | 46,346 | 11,250 | 2.82% |
| 1920 | 35,096 | 9,958 | 3.39% |
| 1910 | 25,138 | 9,141 | 4.62% |
| 1900 | 15,997 | 5,601 | 4.40% |
| 1890 | 10,396 | 7,856 | 15.13% |
| 1880 | 2,540 | 0.00% |