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135,413
TOTAL POPULATION
66,112
MALE POPULATION
69,301
FEMALE POPULATION
95.40
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.82
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$60,109
PER CAPITA INCOME
$115,324
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$100,718
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,076
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
80,312
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Stamford Zip Codes

Stamford Area Codes

Race in Stamford

The most populous races in Stamford are White / Caucasian (70,482 | 52.0%), Hispanic or Latino (40,385 | 29.8%), and Black / African American (25,207 | 18.6%).
Race in Stamford
Race# Population% Population
Asian9,4817.0%
Black / African American25,20718.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific1050.1%
Hispanic or Latino40,38529.8%
Native / Alaskan4560.3%
White / Caucasian70,48252.0%
Two or more Races14,88911.0%
Some other Race14,79310.9%
Total135,413100.0%

Ancestry in Stamford

The most populous ancestries reported in Stamford are Italian (15,537 | 11.5%), South American (12,863 | 9.5%), Central American (11,892 | 8.8%), Irish (11,606 | 8.6%), and Guatemalan (10,123 | 7.5%), together accounting for 45.8% of all Stamford residents.
Ancestry in Stamford
Ancestry# Population% Population
African6640.5%
Albanian4160.3%
Alsatian40.0%
American6,9905.2%
Arab9090.7%
Argentinean5000.4%
Armenian1160.1%
Australian440.0%
Austrian4610.3%
Bahamian110.0%
Barbadian4400.3%
Belgian420.0%
Belizean270.0%
Bhutanese2260.2%
Blackfeet140.0%
Bolivian2900.2%
Brazilian5590.4%
British9170.7%
British West Indian1010.1%
Bulgarian2880.2%
Burmese6240.5%
Canadian1920.1%
Cape Verdean1110.1%
Central American11,8928.8%
Central American Indian2990.2%
Cherokee3560.3%
Cheyenne150.0%
Chilean1840.1%
Choctaw160.0%
Colombian4,2063.1%
Costa Rican1580.1%
Creek40.0%
Croatian1280.1%
Cuban7620.6%
Czech5340.4%
Czechoslovakian250.0%
Danish3120.2%
Dominican3,5332.6%
Dutch6590.5%
Eastern European1,3221.0%
Ecuadorian4,0143.0%
Egyptian1670.1%
English6,7435.0%
European1,1400.8%
Fijian220.0%
Filipino920.1%
Finnish580.0%
French1,9601.5%
French Canadian5900.4%
German7,0525.2%
Ghanaian9130.7%
Greek1,6441.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro210.0%
Guatemalan10,1237.5%
Guyanese1250.1%
Haitian4,3873.2%
Honduran9430.7%
Hungarian8730.6%
Indian (Asian)3,0332.2%
Iranian2210.2%
Iraqi280.0%
Irish11,6068.6%
Israeli1250.1%
Italian15,53711.5%
Jamaican2,7012.0%
Japanese230.0%
Jordanian120.0%
Korean7970.6%
Laotian500.0%
Latvian1080.1%
Lebanese850.1%
Lithuanian4780.4%
Maltese210.0%
Mexican2,9592.2%
Mexican American Indian1310.1%
Mongolian340.0%
Moroccan2040.2%
Nicaraguan650.1%
Nigerian3320.3%
Northern European430.0%
Norwegian4960.4%
Okinawan70.0%
Pakistani540.0%
Palestinian1020.1%
Paraguayan490.0%
Pennsylvania German70.0%
Peruvian2,6822.0%
Polish5,3474.0%
Portuguese5900.4%
Puerto Rican5,5234.1%
Romanian3740.3%
Russian2,3511.7%
Salvadoran4010.3%
Samoan80.0%
Scandinavian1460.1%
Scotch-Irish3660.3%
Scottish1,0710.8%
Serbian620.1%
Slavic240.0%
Slovak2940.2%
Slovene310.0%
South African1600.1%
South American12,8639.5%
South American Indian730.1%
Spaniard3690.3%
Spanish1640.1%
Spanish American120.0%
Sri Lankan1480.1%
Subsaharan African2,5451.9%
Swedish6280.5%
Swiss1730.1%
Syrian550.0%
Thai4,9773.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2570.2%
Turkish520.0%
Ugandan220.0%
Ukrainian1,3291.0%
Uruguayan2930.2%
Venezuelan5440.4%
Vietnamese2500.2%
Welsh4590.3%
West Indian2450.2%
Yugoslavian300.0%
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Immigrants in Stamford

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Stamford came from Latin America (27,490 | 20.3%), Central America (9,897 | 7.3%), South America (9,787 | 7.2%), Caribbean (7,806 | 5.8%), and Asia (7,225 | 5.3%), together accounting for 45.9% of all Stamford residents.
Immigrants in Stamford
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan870.1%
Africa1,7311.3%
Albania4190.3%
Argentina6260.5%
Armenia590.0%
Asia7,2255.3%
Australia390.0%
Austria260.0%
Bangladesh4240.3%
Barbados610.1%
Belarus1560.1%
Belgium90.0%
Bolivia1440.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina130.0%
Brazil6410.5%
Bulgaria2350.2%
Cameroon310.0%
Canada3670.3%
Caribbean7,8065.8%
Central America9,8977.3%
Chile1630.1%
China1,9521.4%
Colombia3,0112.2%
Costa Rica660.1%
Cuba1450.1%
Czechoslovakia770.1%
Denmark910.1%
Dominica330.0%
Dominican Republic1,8611.4%
Eastern Africa2210.2%
Eastern Asia2,3221.7%
Eastern Europe3,8402.8%
Ecuador2,5281.9%
Egypt230.0%
El Salvador3940.3%
England3610.3%
Europe7,2065.3%
France2220.2%
Germany2320.2%
Ghana6410.5%
Greece4050.3%
Grenada530.0%
Guatemala7,0655.2%
Guyana1590.1%
Haiti3,5172.6%
Honduras1,0070.7%
Hong Kong710.1%
Hungary90.0%
India3,0922.3%
Indonesia370.0%
Iran970.1%
Iraq530.0%
Ireland760.1%
Israel700.1%
Italy9990.7%
Jamaica1,6241.2%
Japan710.1%
Kazakhstan50.0%
Kenya50.0%
Korea2990.2%
Latin America27,49020.3%
Latvia1110.1%
Lebanon220.0%
Lithuania610.1%
Malaysia700.1%
Mexico1,2820.9%
Middle Africa580.0%
Moldova230.0%
Morocco3140.2%
Nepal530.0%
Netherlands350.0%
Nicaragua530.0%
Nigeria3180.2%
Northern Africa3910.3%
Northern Europe1,2120.9%
Norway80.0%
Oceania430.0%
Pakistan1010.1%
Panama300.0%
Peru1,8271.3%
Philippines4420.3%
Poland9830.7%
Portugal190.0%
Romania1270.1%
Russia5240.4%
Saudi Arabia160.0%
Scotland990.1%
Serbia270.0%
Singapore300.0%
South Africa1020.1%
South America9,7877.2%
South Central Asia3,8872.9%
South Eastern Asia6850.5%
Southern Europe1,5801.2%
Spain1470.1%
Sri Lanka280.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines270.0%
Sweden210.0%
Switzerland380.0%
Syria70.0%
Taiwan800.1%
Thailand380.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1690.1%
Turkey580.0%
Uganda220.0%
Ukraine9000.7%
Uruguay2130.2%
Venezuela4030.3%
Vietnam680.1%
West Indies2570.2%
Western Africa9590.7%
Western Asia3310.2%
Western Europe5620.4%
Zaire270.0%
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Sex and Age in Stamford

Sex and Age in Stamford

The most populous age groups in Stamford are 25 to 29 Years (6,502 | 9.8%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (5,904 | 8.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Stamford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,220 (6.4%)3,308 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years3,223 (4.9%)4,003 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years3,699 (5.6%)3,495 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years3,631 (5.5%)3,507 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years4,947 (7.5%)4,841 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years6,502 (9.8%)5,904 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Years5,364 (8.1%)5,853 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Years4,594 (7.0%)5,472 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Years4,467 (6.8%)4,216 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years3,524 (5.3%)3,634 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years4,984 (7.5%)4,545 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years3,993 (6.0%)4,808 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years3,876 (5.9%)4,078 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years3,525 (5.3%)3,571 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years2,282 (3.5%)2,785 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years1,402 (2.1%)2,063 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years917 (1.4%)1,173 (1.7%)
85 Years and over962 (1.5%)2,045 (2.9%)
Total66,112 (100.0%)69,301 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Stamford

Median Family Size in Stamford

The median family size in Stamford is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (23,580 | 71.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,442 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Stamford
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple23,580 (71.5%)3.16
Single Male/Father2,442 (7.4%)2.88
Single Female/Mother6,981 (21.1%)3.03
Total Families33,003 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Stamford

The median household size in Stamford is 2.50 persons per household, with single male/father households (2,442 | 4.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (20,517 | 38.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Stamford
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple23,580 (44.1%)3.20
Single Male/Father2,442 (4.6%)3.38
Single Female/Mother6,981 (13.0%)3.32
Non-family20,517 (38.3%)1.33
Total Households53,520 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Stamford

Out of a total of 53,520 households in Stamford, 33,003 (61.7%) are family households, while 20,517 (38.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 12,960, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 15,958.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Stamford
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-15,958 (29.8%)
2-Person Households12,960 (24.2%)3,479 (6.5%)
3-Person Households8,998 (16.8%)764 (1.4%)
4-Person Households6,063 (11.3%)252 (0.5%)
5-Person Households3,688 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households679 (1.3%)19 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households615 (1.1%)45 (0.1%)
Total33,003 (61.7%)20,517 (38.3%)

Female Fertility in Stamford

Fertility by Age in Stamford

Average fertility rate in Stamford is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 49.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Stamford
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years188 (10.9%)54.0
20 to 34 years859 (49.8%)52.0
35 to 50 years677 (39.3%)48.0
Total1,724 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Stamford

66.7% of women with births (1,724) in Stamford are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 14.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Stamford
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)188 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years572 (66.6%)287 (33.4%)
35 to 50 years578 (85.4%)99 (14.6%)
Total1,150 (66.7%)574 (33.3%)

Fertility by Education in Stamford

Average fertility rate in Stamford is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 63.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 26.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Stamford
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School244 (14.1%)55.0
High School Diploma339 (19.7%)63.0
College or Associate's Degree388 (22.5%)56.0
Bachelor's Degree456 (26.5%)41.0
Graduate Degree297 (17.2%)45.0
Total1,724 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Stamford

33.3% of women with births in Stamford are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 70.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Stamford
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School149 (61.1%)95 (38.9%)
High School Diploma99 (29.2%)240 (70.8%)
College or Associate's Degree201 (51.8%)187 (48.2%)
Bachelor's Degree421 (92.3%)35 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree280 (94.3%)17 (5.7%)
Total1,150 (66.7%)574 (33.3%)

Income in Stamford

Income Overview in Stamford

Per Capita Income in Stamford is $60,109, while median incomes of families and households are $115,324 and $100,718 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income135,413$60,109
Median Family Income33,003$115,324
Mean Family Income33,003$170,179
Median Household Income53,520$100,718
Mean Household Income53,520$147,572
Income Deficit33,003$9,076
Wage / Income Gap (%)135,41319.12%
Wage / Income Gap ($)135,41380.88¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index135,4130.51

Earnings by Sex in Stamford

Average Earnings in Stamford are $50,601, $57,090 for men and $46,172 for women, a difference of 19.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Stamford
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male43,872 (52.7%)$57,090
Female39,410 (47.3%)$46,172
Total83,282 (100.0%)$50,601

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Stamford

The most common earnings brackets in Stamford are $100,000+ for men (11,963 | 27.3%) and $100,000+ for women (8,298 | 21.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Stamford
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,675 (3.8%)1,773 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,222 (2.8%)1,250 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,105 (2.5%)1,707 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999785 (1.8%)1,080 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,303 (3.0%)1,740 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999624 (1.4%)1,098 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499726 (1.7%)885 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999539 (1.2%)799 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,344 (3.1%)910 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,602 (3.6%)947 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,504 (3.4%)1,871 (4.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,069 (4.7%)1,953 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,882 (4.3%)1,956 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,753 (4.0%)1,309 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,769 (4.0%)2,145 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,249 (2.9%)1,063 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,875 (6.6%)2,238 (5.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,827 (6.4%)1,830 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,056 (11.5%)4,558 (11.6%)
$100,000+11,963 (27.3%)8,298 (21.1%)
Total43,872 (100.0%)39,410 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Stamford

Average earnings in Stamford are $65,297 for men and $50,229 for women, a difference of 23.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $118,286, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,207. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $93,839, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,197.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Stamford
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,207$25,197
High School Diploma$45,441$29,050
College or Associate's Degree$50,972$38,760
Bachelor's Degree$87,019$66,624
Graduate Degree$118,286$93,839
Total$65,297$50,229

Family Income in Stamford

Family Income Brackets in Stamford

According to the Stamford family income data, there are 9,076 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 528 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Stamford
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005941.8%
$10,000 to $14,9995281.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,6835.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,8485.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993,1029.4%
$50,000 to $74,9993,82811.6%
$75,000 to $99,9993,1029.4%
$100,000 to $149,9995,37916.3%
$150,000 to $199,9993,89411.8%
$200,000+9,07627.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Stamford

7+ person families (478 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in Stamford with $160,417 per family, while 2-person families (14,497 | 43.9%) have the highest median income of $58,081 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Stamford
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families14,497 (43.9%)$116,162
3-Person Families8,429 (25.5%)$106,211
4-Person Families6,087 (18.4%)$130,077
5-Person Families3,066 (9.3%)$108,111
6-Person Families446 (1.3%)$0
7+ Person Families478 (1.5%)$160,417
Total33,003 (100.0%)$115,324

Family Income by Number of Earners in Stamford

The median family income in Stamford is $115,324, with families comprising 2 earners (14,635) having the highest median family income of $161,415, while families with 1 earner (10,123) have the lowest median family income of $64,028, accounting for 44.3% and 30.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Stamford
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,810 (8.5%)$68,056
1 Earner10,123 (30.7%)$64,028
2 Earners14,635 (44.3%)$161,415
3+ Earners5,435 (16.5%)$139,717
Total33,003 (100.0%)$115,324

Household Income in Stamford

Household Income Brackets in Stamford

With 11,507 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Stamford, accounting for 21.5% of all households. In contrast, only 1,606 households (3.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Stamford
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,8203.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,6063.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993,8007.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992,4624.6%
$35,000 to $49,9994,9779.3%
$50,000 to $74,9996,15511.5%
$75,000 to $99,9995,78010.8%
$100,000 to $149,9999,42017.6%
$150,000 to $199,9995,99411.2%
$200,000+11,50721.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Stamford

The median household income in Stamford is $100,718, with the highest median household income of $114,503 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 18,351 households (34.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $69,187, with 12,828 households (24.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Stamford
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,835 (3.4%)$76,221
25 to 44 Years20,506 (38.3%)$109,806
45 to 64 Years18,351 (34.3%)$114,503
65+ Years12,828 (24.0%)$69,187
Total53,520 (100.0%)$100,718

Poverty in Stamford

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Stamford

With 9.6% poverty level for males and 10.6% for females among the residents of Stamford, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 559 males (24.6%) and 322 females (40.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Stamford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years719 (17.7%)281 (8.6%)
5 Years113 (13.1%)236 (22.5%)
6 to 11 Years564 (15.5%)457 (11.7%)
12 to 14 Years559 (24.6%)313 (13.6%)
15 Years168 (17.4%)322 (40.3%)
16 and 17 Years70 (6.1%)106 (9.7%)
18 to 24 Years898 (14.2%)652 (10.2%)
25 to 34 Years809 (6.8%)1,134 (9.7%)
35 to 44 Years611 (6.7%)1,060 (10.9%)
45 to 54 Years610 (7.2%)666 (8.1%)
55 to 64 Years526 (6.7%)636 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years390 (6.8%)651 (10.4%)
75 Years and over239 (7.4%)771 (15.5%)
Total6,276 (9.6%)7,285 (10.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Stamford

According to the poverty statistics in Stamford, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.9% of males and 92.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Stamford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,351 (82.3%)2,969 (91.3%)
5 Years749 (86.9%)814 (77.5%)
6 to 11 Years3,074 (84.5%)3,467 (88.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,711 (75.4%)1,989 (86.4%)
15 Years799 (82.6%)477 (59.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,078 (93.9%)989 (90.3%)
18 to 24 Years5,439 (85.8%)5,719 (89.8%)
25 to 34 Years11,057 (93.2%)10,623 (90.3%)
35 to 44 Years8,450 (93.3%)8,628 (89.1%)
45 to 54 Years7,892 (92.8%)7,513 (91.9%)
55 to 64 Years7,318 (93.3%)8,241 (92.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,330 (93.2%)5,590 (89.6%)
75 Years and over2,974 (92.6%)4,187 (84.5%)
Total59,222 (90.4%)61,206 (89.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Stamford

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Stamford show that 3.3% or 767 of the total 23,580 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 7.0%, comprising of 100 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Stamford
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children13,854 (97.6%)340 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children7,577 (95.9%)327 (4.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,332 (93.0%)100 (7.0%)
5 or more Children50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22,813 (96.8%)767 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Stamford

According to the poverty data in Stamford, 7.3% or 178 single-father households and 21.1% or 1,476 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 320 households (43.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Stamford
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children30 (2.4%)330 (11.4%)
1 or 2 Children26 (2.7%)826 (24.9%)
3 or 4 Children100 (47.2%)320 (43.5%)
5 or more Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (7.3%)1,476 (21.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Stamford

The poverty data for Stamford shows that 767 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 1,654 of the single-parent households (17.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 100 households (7.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 420 household (44.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Stamford
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children340 (2.4%)360 (8.7%)
1 or 2 Children327 (4.1%)852 (19.9%)
3 or 4 Children100 (7.0%)420 (44.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)22 (40.7%)
Total767 (3.3%)1,654 (17.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Stamford

Employment by Class of Employer in Stamford

Among the 74,194 employed individuals in Stamford, private company employees (52,976 | 71.4%), not-for-profit organizations (7,146 | 9.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (4,562 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Stamford
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees52,97671.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,7483.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,5626.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations7,1469.6%
Local Government Employees4,3205.8%
State Government Employees1,5192.1%
Federal Government Employees7901.1%
Unpaid Family Workers1330.2%
Total74,194100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Stamford

According to the labor force statistics for Stamford, out of the total population over 16 years of age (111,699), 71.9% or 80,312 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 4,417 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.0% or 11,289 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.6% or 393 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Stamford
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,004 (37.3%)393 (19.6%)
20 to 24 Years7,684 (78.5%)707 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years11,289 (91.0%)497 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years10,028 (89.4%)391 (3.9%)
35 to 44 Years16,030 (85.5%)802 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years14,251 (85.4%)413 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years7,296 (82.9%)511 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years6,029 (75.8%)301 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years4,646 (38.2%)344 (7.4%)
75 Years and over1,019 (11.9%)25 (2.5%)
Total80,312 (71.9%)4,417 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Stamford

According to labor force statistics for Stamford, 85.6% of individuals (64,897) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (75,814) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 2,920 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.8% or 36,007 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 374 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Stamford
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,841 (75.1%)498 (6.4%)
High School Diploma10,875 (81.5%)694 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree12,218 (83.7%)730 (5.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher36,007 (89.8%)1,524 (3.8%)
Total64,897 (85.6%)3,412 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Stamford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Stamford are Management (10,197 | 13.4%), Community & Social Service (9,736 | 12.8%), Business & Financial (7,524 | 9.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (5,833 | 7.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (4,764 | 6.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Stamford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Stamford, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.8%), Computers & Mathematics (82.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.2%), Health Technologists (71.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Stamford
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,123 (60.1%)4,074 (40.0%)
Business & Financial3,621 (48.1%)3,903 (51.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,382 (75.1%)1,451 (24.9%)
Computers & Mathematics2,926 (82.2%)634 (17.8%)
Architecture & Engineering1,131 (82.8%)235 (17.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science325 (35.8%)582 (64.2%)
Community & Social Service 3,732 (38.3%)6,004 (61.7%)
Education, Arts & Media549 (35.3%)1,006 (64.7%)
Legal Services & Support887 (55.9%)700 (44.1%)
Education Instruction & Library1,364 (28.6%)3,400 (71.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment932 (50.9%)898 (49.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,146 (27.8%)2,974 (72.2%)
Health Technologists777 (28.6%)1,943 (71.4%)
Total (Category)19,004 (50.8%)18,406 (49.2%)
Total (Overall)40,152 (52.9%)35,708 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Stamford are Cleaning & Maintenance (4,526 | 6.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (2,746 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (2,299 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (2,130 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (1,025 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Stamford

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Stamford, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (82.1%), Security & Protection (79.2%), and Law Enforcement (72.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.8%), Personal Care & Service (78.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Stamford
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support234 (10.2%)2,065 (89.8%)
Security & Protection812 (79.2%)213 (20.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention585 (82.1%)128 (17.9%)
Law Enforcement227 (72.8%)85 (27.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,390 (50.6%)1,356 (49.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,730 (60.3%)1,796 (39.7%)
Personal Care & Service452 (21.2%)1,678 (78.8%)
Total (Category)5,618 (44.2%)7,108 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)40,152 (52.9%)35,708 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Stamford are Sales & Related (8,136 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (7,157 | 9.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Stamford

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Stamford
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,274 (52.5%)3,862 (47.5%)
Office & Administration2,164 (30.2%)4,993 (69.8%)
Total (Category)6,438 (42.1%)8,855 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)40,152 (52.9%)35,708 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Stamford are Construction & Extraction (3,658 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,687 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (90 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Stamford

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Stamford
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry68 (75.6%)22 (24.4%)
Construction & Extraction3,520 (96.2%)138 (3.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,679 (99.5%)8 (0.5%)
Total (Category)5,267 (96.9%)168 (3.1%)
Total (Overall)40,152 (52.9%)35,708 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Stamford are Transportation (1,987 | 2.6%), Material Moving (1,626 | 2.1%), and Production (1,383 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Stamford

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Stamford
OccupationMaleFemale
Production944 (68.3%)439 (31.7%)
Transportation1,876 (94.4%)111 (5.6%)
Material Moving1,005 (61.8%)621 (38.2%)
Total (Category)3,825 (76.6%)1,171 (23.4%)
Total (Overall)40,152 (52.9%)35,708 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Stamford

Employment Industries in Stamford

The major employment industries in Stamford include Health Care & Social Assistance (10,704 | 14.1%), Professional & Scientific (8,523 | 11.2%), Retail Trade (7,798 | 10.3%), Finance & Insurance (6,636 | 8.7%), and Educational Services (5,764 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Stamford

Employment Industries by Sex in Stamford

The Stamford industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (90.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (86.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.8%), Enterprise Management (69.4%), and Educational Services (67.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Stamford
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting56 (86.2%)9 (13.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction4,488 (90.8%)453 (9.2%)
Manufacturing3,630 (65.9%)1,876 (34.1%)
Wholesale Trade876 (62.4%)528 (37.6%)
Retail Trade4,213 (54.0%)3,585 (46.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,365 (83.8%)459 (16.3%)
Utilities173 (54.2%)146 (45.8%)
Information1,276 (48.6%)1,347 (51.3%)
Finance & Insurance3,862 (58.2%)2,774 (41.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,068 (59.9%)715 (40.1%)
Professional & Scientific5,081 (59.6%)3,442 (40.4%)
Enterprise Management30 (30.6%)68 (69.4%)
Administrative & Support3,480 (65.1%)1,866 (34.9%)
Educational Services1,884 (32.7%)3,880 (67.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,377 (22.2%)8,327 (77.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,194 (62.4%)720 (37.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,614 (43.6%)2,087 (56.4%)
Public Administration695 (46.3%)807 (53.7%)
Total40,152 (52.9%)35,708 (47.1%)

Education in Stamford

School Enrollment in Stamford

The most common levels of schooling among the 31,172 students in Stamford are college / undergraduate (6,415 | 20.6%), high school (6,132 | 19.7%), and middle school (5,516 | 17.7%).
School Enrollment in Stamford
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,3827.6%
Kindergarten1,9826.4%
Elementary School5,40417.3%
Middle School5,51617.7%
High School6,13219.7%
College / Undergraduate6,41520.6%
Graduate / Professional3,34110.7%
Total31,172100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Stamford

Out of a total of 31,172 students who are enrolled in schools in Stamford, 7,793 (25.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 23,379 (75.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,085 (47.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,402 (87.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Stamford
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,315 (58.3%)942 (41.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,765 (81.6%)1,297 (18.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,894 (82.8%)1,222 (17.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,402 (87.6%)481 (12.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,583 (70.6%)659 (29.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,612 (73.3%)953 (26.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,603 (57.9%)1,168 (42.1%)
35 Years and over1,191 (52.3%)1,085 (47.7%)
Total23,379 (75.0%)7,793 (25.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Stamford

Business (12,626 | 24.1%), social sciences (6,590 | 12.6%), engineering (3,954 | 7.5%), science & technology (3,260 | 6.2%), and education (3,229 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 52,452 individuals in Stamford who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Stamford
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,7445.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,4194.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1,4502.8%
Psychology3,1976.1%
Social Sciences6,59012.6%
Engineering3,9547.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies3070.6%
Science & Technology3,2606.2%
Business12,62624.1%
Education3,2296.2%
Literature & Languages2,9165.6%
Liberal Arts & History2,5384.8%
Visual & Performing Arts2,5945.0%
Communications2,4494.7%
Arts & Humanities2,1794.2%
Total52,452100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Stamford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Stamford

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Stamford are males with 2 vehicles (15,629, accounting for 39.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (13,050, making up 44.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Stamford
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,964 (5.0%)1,650 (4.7%)
1 Vehicle10,609 (27.1%)11,630 (33.4%)
2 Vehicles15,629 (39.9%)13,050 (37.5%)
3 Vehicles6,938 (17.7%)4,930 (14.2%)
4 Vehicles2,829 (7.2%)2,750 (7.9%)
5 or more Vehicles1,214 (3.1%)784 (2.2%)
Total39,183 (100.0%)34,794 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Stamford

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Stamford are 20 to 24 minutes (10,590 commuters, 16.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (10,164 commuters, 15.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (9,375 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Stamford
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,3842.2%
5 to 9 Minutes5,0167.9%
10 to 14 Minutes9,37514.7%
15 to 19 Minutes10,16415.9%
20 to 24 Minutes10,59016.6%
25 to 29 Minutes4,0936.4%
30 to 34 Minutes7,36911.6%
35 to 39 Minutes1,9263.0%
40 to 44 Minutes2,3143.6%
45 to 59 Minutes3,5755.6%
60 to 89 Minutes4,8057.5%
90 or more Minutes3,1414.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Stamford

The most common commute times in Stamford are 15 to 19 minutes (5,578 commuters, 16.4%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (5,160 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Stamford
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes700 (2.1%)684 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,372 (7.0%)2,644 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,576 (13.5%)4,799 (16.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,578 (16.4%)4,586 (15.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,430 (16.0%)5,160 (17.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,320 (6.8%)1,773 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,930 (11.6%)3,439 (11.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,031 (3.0%)895 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,090 (3.2%)1,224 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,888 (5.6%)1,687 (5.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,881 (8.5%)1,924 (6.5%)
90 or more Minutes2,209 (6.5%)932 (3.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Stamford

The most frequent times of departure to work in Stamford are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,514, 16.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (5,312, 17.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Stamford
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM950 (2.8%)649 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM812 (2.4%)237 (0.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM701 (2.1%)600 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,501 (7.3%)1,288 (4.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,623 (10.6%)2,175 (7.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,514 (16.2%)4,338 (14.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,639 (13.6%)4,394 (14.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,110 (15.0%)5,312 (17.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,777 (8.2%)4,091 (13.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,002 (8.8%)2,916 (9.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM906 (2.7%)814 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM538 (1.6%)570 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,851 (5.4%)1,129 (3.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,081 (3.2%)1,234 (4.2%)
Total34,005 (100.0%)29,747 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Stamford

Occupancy by Ownership in Stamford

Of the total 53,520 dwellings in Stamford, owner-occupied units account for 24,644 (46.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 28,876 (53.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Stamford
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units24,64446.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units28,87653.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units53,520100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Stamford

Occupancy by Household Size in Stamford
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household15,95829.8%
2-Person Household16,43930.7%
3-Person Household9,76218.2%
4+ Person Household11,36121.2%
Total Housing Units53,520100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Stamford

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Stamford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,811 (36.4%)10,147 (63.6%)
2-Person Household8,345 (50.8%)8,094 (49.2%)
3-Person Household4,613 (47.2%)5,149 (52.7%)
4+ Person Household5,875 (51.7%)5,486 (48.3%)
Total Housing Units24,644 (46.1%)28,876 (53.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Stamford

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Stamford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School981 (18.7%)4,267 (81.3%)
High School Diploma3,714 (42.0%)5,136 (58.0%)
College/Associate Degree5,151 (48.1%)5,559 (51.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14,798 (51.5%)13,914 (48.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Stamford

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Stamford
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11,99122.4%
35 to 44 Years10,35019.3%
45 to 54 Years9,04616.9%
55 to 64 Years9,30517.4%
65 to 74 Years7,63014.3%
75 to 84 Years3,2956.2%
85 Years and Over1,9033.6%
Total53,520100.0%

Housing Finances in Stamford

Median Income by Occupancy in Stamford

Median Income by Occupancy in Stamford
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied24,644 (46.1%)$146,776
Renter-Occupied28,876 (53.9%)$73,228
Average53,520 (100.0%)$100,718

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Stamford

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Stamford
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000335 (1.4%)746 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999231 (0.9%)513 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999259 (1.1%)1,335 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999269 (1.1%)1,682 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999310 (1.3%)1,533 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999810 (3.3%)1,665 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,503 (6.1%)3,472 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,295 (9.3%)3,872 (13.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,263 (9.2%)3,540 (12.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,286 (17.4%)5,117 (17.7%)
$150,000 or more12,083 (49.0%)5,401 (18.7%)
Total24,644 (100.0%)28,876 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Stamford

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Stamford
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300156 (0.6%)374 (1.3%)
$300 to $499158 (0.6%)1,220 (4.2%)
$500 to $799949 (3.8%)1,242 (4.3%)
$800 to $999822 (3.3%)599 (2.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,776 (11.3%)3,931 (13.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,215 (13.1%)5,001 (17.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,260 (13.2%)6,832 (23.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,399 (9.7%)4,409 (15.3%)
$3,000 or more10,909 (44.3%)4,641 (16.1%)
Total24,644 (100.0%)28,876 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Stamford

Housing Structures in Stamford

Housing Structures in Stamford
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached17,95133.5%
Single Unit, Attached4,1507.7%
2 Unit Apartments4,6138.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,4168.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,6625.0%
10 or more Apartments19,66236.7%
Mobile Home / Other660.1%
Total53,520100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Stamford

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Stamford
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached16,211 (90.3%)1,740 (9.7%)
Single Unit, Attached2,009 (48.4%)2,141 (51.6%)
2 Unit Apartments1,362 (29.5%)3,251 (70.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,042 (23.6%)3,374 (76.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments868 (32.6%)1,794 (67.4%)
10 or more Apartments3,119 (15.9%)16,543 (84.1%)
Mobile Home / Other33 (50.0%)33 (50.0%)
Total24,644 (46.1%)28,876 (53.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Stamford

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Stamford
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room134 (0.5%)2,266 (7.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,478 (6.0%)10,822 (37.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,825 (27.7%)12,154 (42.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,757 (31.5%)2,768 (9.6%)
8 or more Rooms8,450 (34.3%)866 (3.0%)
Total24,644 (100.0%)28,876 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Stamford

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Stamford
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9,941 (40.3%)12,242 (42.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas973 (4.0%)1,338 (4.6%)
Electricity4,596 (18.6%)12,205 (42.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene8,808 (35.7%)2,286 (7.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels245 (1.0%)506 (1.8%)
No Fuel Used81 (0.3%)299 (1.0%)
Total24,644 (100.0%)28,876 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Stamford

Household Vehicle Usage in Stamford
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle909 (3.7%)4,112 (14.2%)
1 Vehicle7,578 (30.7%)15,083 (52.2%)
2 Vehicles10,054 (40.8%)7,687 (26.6%)
3 or more Vehicles6,103 (24.8%)1,994 (6.9%)
Total24,644 (100.0%)28,876 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Stamford

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Stamford

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,76216,882
Median Property Value$596,300$580,200
Median Household Income$109,947$9,225
Monthly Housing Costs$1,412$10,494
Real Estate Taxes$9,317$182

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Stamford

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Stamford
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000165 (2.1%)73 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99970 (0.9%)118 (0.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999974 (12.6%)1,975 (11.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,795 (23.1%)4,419 (26.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,277 (29.3%)5,788 (34.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,292 (16.7%)3,062 (18.1%)
$1,000,000 or more1,189 (15.3%)1,447 (8.6%)
Total7,762 (100.0%)16,882 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Stamford

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Stamford
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000216 (2.8%)240 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999454 (5.9%)350 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999467 (6.0%)384 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999520 (6.7%)343 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,045 (13.5%)983 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999926 (11.9%)1,250 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,276 (16.4%)1,337 (7.9%)
$150,000 or more2,858 (36.8%)3,010 (17.8%)
Total7,762 (100.0%)16,882 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Stamford

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Stamford
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,092 (14.1%)165,902 (982.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,040 (13.4%)3,344 (19.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,039 (13.4%)4,487 (26.6%)
4.0x or more4,582 (59.0%)2,436 (14.4%)
Total7,762 (100.0%)16,882 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Stamford

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Stamford
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80094 (1.2%)59 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49954 (0.7%)145 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,4997,449 (96.0%)100 (0.6%)
Total7,762 (100.0%)16,882 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Stamford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Stamford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Stamford
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,055 (95.5%)432 (4.5%)
6 to 18 Years17,301 (96.2%)686 (3.8%)
19 to 25 Years12,435 (89.2%)1,498 (10.7%)
26 to 34 Years18,091 (86.0%)2,956 (14.0%)
35 to 44 Years15,532 (82.8%)3,217 (17.2%)
45 to 54 Years14,579 (87.4%)2,102 (12.6%)
55 to 64 Years15,197 (90.9%)1,524 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years11,520 (96.3%)441 (3.7%)
75 Years and older7,916 (96.9%)255 (3.1%)
Total121,626 (90.3%)13,111 (9.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Stamford

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Stamford
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,055 (95.5%)432 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen17,301 (96.2%)686 (3.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen12,435 (89.2%)1,498 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Stamford

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Stamford
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011,066 (85.5%)1,872 (14.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99913,636 (84.7%)2,459 (15.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,131 (86.2%)2,105 (13.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,486 (88.6%)1,612 (11.4%)
$100,000 and over70,591 (93.3%)5,055 (6.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Stamford

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Stamford
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,189 (44.2%)5,572 (58.7%)
6 to 18 Years8,575 (47.7%)9,403 (52.3%)
19 to 25 Years3,008 (21.6%)9,715 (69.7%)
25 to 34 Years3,062 (14.5%)15,319 (72.8%)
35 to 44 Years3,004 (16.0%)12,852 (68.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,873 (17.2%)12,065 (72.3%)
55 to 64 Years2,759 (16.5%)12,950 (77.4%)
65 to 74 Years10,089 (84.4%)6,716 (56.1%)
75 Years and over7,792 (95.4%)4,704 (57.6%)
Total45,351 (33.7%)89,296 (66.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Stamford

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Stamford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years74 (1.8%)83 (2.5%)
5 to 17 Years370 (4.1%)637 (6.8%)
18 to 34 Years536 (2.9%)941 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,417 (9.5%)1,705 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years964 (16.9%)977 (15.7%)
75 Years and over1,528 (47.6%)2,491 (50.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Stamford

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Stamford: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)83 (2.5%)
5 to 17 Years8 (0.1%)21 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years36 (0.2%)60 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years374 (1.5%)253 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years384 (6.7%)367 (5.9%)
75 Years and over703 (21.9%)659 (13.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Stamford: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years74 (1.8%)83 (2.5%)
5 to 17 Years34 (0.4%)344 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years71 (0.4%)225 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years476 (1.9%)319 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years204 (3.6%)332 (5.3%)
75 Years and over333 (10.4%)408 (8.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Stamford: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years345 (3.8%)221 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years428 (2.3%)455 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years640 (2.5%)695 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years201 (3.5%)396 (6.4%)
75 Years and over449 (14.0%)590 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Stamford: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years54 (0.6%)80 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years88 (0.5%)331 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,115 (4.4%)783 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years469 (8.2%)713 (11.4%)
75 Years and over1,047 (32.6%)1,829 (36.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Stamford: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years111 (1.2%)141 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years44 (0.2%)68 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years360 (1.4%)381 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years185 (3.2%)231 (3.7%)
75 Years and over660 (20.5%)871 (17.6%)

Technology Access in Stamford

Computing Device Access in Stamford

Computing Device Access in Stamford
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop44,54283.2%
Smartphone48,00789.7%
Tablet36,96869.1%
No Computing Device2,5234.7%
Total53,520100.0%

Internet Access in Stamford

Internet Access in Stamford
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet310.1%
Broadband Home43,47481.2%
Cellular Data Only5,0239.4%
Satellite Internet2,1033.9%
No Internet3,9217.3%
Total53,520100.0%

Stamford Summary

Stamford, Connecticut is a city located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is the third-largest city in the state, with a population of 129,000 as of the 2010 census. Stamford is located in the southwestern corner of Connecticut, on the Long Island Sound, and is part of the New York metropolitan area.

History

Stamford was first settled in 1641 by a group of Puritans from Wethersfield, Connecticut. The town was named after a town in Lincolnshire, England. The town was incorporated in 1642 and was the first town in the Connecticut Colony to be chartered.
In the 19th century, Stamford was a major industrial center, with several factories and mills. The city was also a major transportation hub, with several railroads and a ferry service to New York City.
In the 20th century, Stamford experienced a period of rapid growth, becoming a major financial and corporate center. The city is now home to several Fortune 500 companies, including UBS, Pitney Bowes, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

Geography

Stamford is located in southwestern Connecticut, on the Long Island Sound. The city is bordered by the towns of Darien, New Canaan, Greenwich, and Norwalk. The city covers an area of 34.6 square miles, with a population density of 3,717 people per square mile.
The city is divided into several neighborhoods, including Downtown, Glenbrook, Springdale, Turn of River, and Waterside. The city is also home to several parks, including Cove Island Park, Cummings Park, and Scalzi Park.

Economy

Stamford is a major financial and corporate center, with several Fortune 500 companies located in the city. The city is home to UBS, Pitney Bowes, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Charter Communications.
The city is also home to several major medical centers, including Stamford Hospital, Stamford Health, and the Stamford Medical Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Stamford was 129,000, with a population density of 3,717 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 11.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 8.2% Asian, and 4.9% from other races.
The median household income in the city was $76,824, and the median family income was $90,917. The per capita income in the city was $41,845.
Stamford is home to a diverse population, with a large Hispanic population, as well as a large Asian population. The city is also home to a large Jewish population, with several synagogues located in the city.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Stamford?
Total Population of Stamford is 135,413.
What is the Total Male Population of Stamford?
Total Male Population of Stamford is 66,112.
What is the Total Female Population of Stamford?
Total Female Population of Stamford is 69,301.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Stamford?
There are 95.40 Males per 100 Females in Stamford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Stamford?
There are 104.82 Females per 100 Males in Stamford.
What is the Median Population Age in Stamford?
Median Population Age in Stamford is 37.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Stamford
Average Family Size in Stamford is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Stamford
Average Household Size in Stamford is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Stamford?
Per Capita income in Stamford is $60,109.
What is the Median Family Income in Stamford?
Median Family Income in Stamford is $115,324.
What is the Median Household income in Stamford?
Median Household Income in Stamford is $100,718.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Stamford?
Income or Wage Gap in Stamford is 19.1%.
Women in Stamford earn 80.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Stamford?
Family Income Deficit in Stamford is $9,076.
Families that are below poverty line in Stamford earn $9,076 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Stamford?
Inequality or Gini Index in Stamford is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Stamford?
There are 80,312 People in the Labor Forcein in Stamford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Stamford?
71.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Stamford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Stamford?
Unemployment Rate in Stamford is 5.5%.