Stamford, Connecticut Population 2022
Stamford is a city located in Fairfield County Connecticut. Stamford has a 2020 population of 129,134. Stamford is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually but its population has increased by 5.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 122,781 in 2010.
The average household income in Stamford is $140,870 with a poverty rate of 9.14%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,877 per month, and the median house value is $541,600. 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 Stamfordwas:
- White: 61.94%
- Black or African American: 13.87%
- Other race: 9.40%
- Asian: 8.68%
- Two or more races: 5.70%
- Native American: 0.36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 919,355 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 928,000 | 8,645 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 935,099 | 7,099 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 939,924 | 4,825 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 944,196 | 4,272 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 944,943 | 747 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 944,347 | -596 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 943,038 | -1,309 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 943,971 | 933 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 943,332 | -639 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 942,693 | -639 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 942,054 | -639 | -0.07% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80,555 | 61.94% |
| Black or African American | 18,045 | 13.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 467 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 11,286 | 8.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 12,230 | 9.40% |
| Two or More Races | 7,418 | 5.70% |
Stamford Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 50,952 | 2.53 | 50.3 |
| Married | 23,732 | 3.21 | 66.6 |
| Male | 1,988 | 3.52 | 32.6 |
| Female | 6,019 | 3.26 | 33.4 |
| Non Family | 19,213 | 1.36 | 37.3 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,907 | 6.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,106 | 4.39% |
| High School Graduate | 17,810 | 19.05% |
| Some College | 11,861 | 12.69% |
| Associates Degree | 5,026 | 5.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27,252 | 29.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 21,507 | 23.01% |
Stamford Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8,602 | 8,035 | 6,695 |
| White | 49,275 | 47,730 | 31,617 |
| 2+ Races | 3,934 | 3,319 | 1,948 |
| Native American | 318 | 283 | 113 |
| Black | 12,656 | 11,190 | 4,076 |
| Hispanic | 21,817 | 15,297 | 5,376 |
| Other Race | 7,723 | 4,628 | 1,354 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.83%.
$54,550
Average Earnings
$63,255
Average Male
$45,219
Average Female
Stamford Language by Age
Stamford Language
58.67% of Stamford residents speak only English, while 41.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.49% of the population.
Stamford Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 56 | 25 | 44.64% |
| Black | 17,906 | 2,826 | 15.78% |
| Hispanic | 34,990 | 5,411 | 15.46% |
| Multiple | 7,414 | 771 | 10.40% |
| Asian | 11,286 | 873 | 7.74% |
| White | 62,818 | 2,892 | 4.60% |
| Native | 467 | 17 | 3.64% |
| Other | 2,557 | NaN% |
9.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.28%
Male Poverty Rate
9.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Stamford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stamford is Islander, with 44.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stamford is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.50%.
Stamford Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Stamford Married by Age and Sex
Stamford 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 45-54.
Stamford Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,631 | 3.91% |
| Black | 259 | 1.80% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.49% |
| Other Race | 88 | 0.98% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 1.02% |
| Hispanic | 562 | 2.24% |
Stamford Veterans by Education
6.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
35.92%
Born in Stamford
67.00%
Native Born
33.00%
Foreign Born
17.46%
Non Citizen
15.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
67.00% of Stamford residents were born in the United States, with 35.92% having been born in Connecticut. 17.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 2,540 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 10,396 | 7,856 | 15.13% |
| 1900 | 15,997 | 5,601 | 4.40% |
| 1910 | 25,138 | 9,141 | 4.62% |
| 1920 | 35,096 | 9,958 | 3.39% |
| 1930 | 46,346 | 11,250 | 2.82% |
| 1940 | 47,938 | 1,592 | 0.34% |
| 1950 | 74,293 | 26,355 | 4.48% |
| 1960 | 92,713 | 18,420 | 2.24% |
| 1970 | 108,798 | 16,085 | 1.61% |
| 1980 | 102,466 | -6,332 | -0.60% |
| 1990 | 108,056 | 5,590 | 0.53% |
| 2000 | 117,083 | 9,027 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 122,781 | 5,698 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 123,988 | 1,207 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 125,046 | 1,058 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 126,306 | 1,260 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 127,951 | 1,645 | 1.30% |
| 2015 | 128,352 | 401 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 128,974 | 622 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 129,880 | 906 | 0.70% |
| 2018 | 129,806 | -74 | -0.06% |
| 2019 | 129,638 | -168 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 129,470 | -168 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 129,302 | -168 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 129,134 | -168 | -0.13% |