Stafford County's estimated 2026 population is 175,115 with a growth rate of 1.8% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Stafford County is the 12th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 129,857 and has seen a growth of 34.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Stafford County includes 57.18% White, 19.31% Black or African American, 8.05% other race, 3.77% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (57.18%)
Black or African American (19.31%)
Two or more races (11.39%)
Other race (8.05%)
Asian (3.77%)
Native American (0.29%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91,790 | 57.18% |
| Black or African American | 30,991 | 19.31% |
| Two or more races | 18,284 | 11.39% |
| Other race | 12,924 | 8.05% |
| Asian | 6,047 | 3.77% |
| Native American | 459 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Stafford County's average per capita income is $71,921. Household income levels show a median of $133,792. The poverty rate stands at 5.07%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $159,395 | $184,055 |
| Families | $148,238 | $170,585 |
| Households | $133,792 | $157,495 |
| Non Families | $76,921 | $100,130 |
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