Population 256 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stafford
Household size in Stafford
| Period | Stafford | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Stafford has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.68, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Stafford
| Period | Stafford | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.2 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Stafford skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Stafford
| Period | Stafford | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Stafford: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Stafford
Renters in Stafford
| Period | Stafford | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.6% of households in Stafford rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Stafford
| Period | Stafford | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in Stafford are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Stafford
| Period | Stafford | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Stafford is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Stafford
| Period | Stafford | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $943 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,014 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $996 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,331 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$388 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in Stafford runs $1,331 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 37.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Stafford
Bachelor's degrees in Stafford
| Period | Stafford | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.6% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Stafford as nationally: 36.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Baltimore area (44.1%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Stafford
| Period | Stafford | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Stafford is close to the national rate: 89.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Baltimore area as a whole (92.1%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Stafford
| Period | Stafford | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Stafford has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Stafford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford | 2.45 | 45.9 | 5.9% | 14.6% | 5.2% | 1965 | $1,331 | 36.4% | 89.6% | 1.8% |
| Glenville | 2.55 | 48.3 | 5.4% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 1975 | $1,608 | 48.3% | 94.8% | 3.3% |
| Darlington | 2.55 | 42.1 | 6.4% | 11.8% | 4.7% | 1975 | $1,034 | 22.9% | 89.4% | 0.4% |
| Conowingo | 2.34 | 47.2 | 10.0% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 1989 | $1,113 | 20.4% | 88.8% | 5.4% |
| Port Deposit | 2.63 | 41.9 | 10.2% | 11.1% | 10.3% | 1986 | $1,424 | 23.7% | 92.5% | 7.7% |
| Frenchtown | 2.71 | 40.5 | 17.5% | 19.3% | 6.0% | 1974 | $1,426 | 26.0% | 92.4% | 6.3% |
| Colora | 2.70 | 42.6 | 11.7% | 11.1% | 8.4% | 1978 | $1,277 | 22.5% | 86.5% | 3.9% |
| Churchville | 2.80 | 45.3 | 4.9% | 13.7% | 3.7% | 1972 | $1,411 | 47.6% | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| Havre de Grace | 2.49 | 46.3 | 9.6% | 24.4% | 5.8% | 1985 | $1,652 | 40.9% | 93.8% | 3.9% |
| Rock Springs | 2.53 | 45.5 | 12.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% | 1985 | $1,245 | 17.1% | 86.0% | 5.9% |
| Perryville | 2.40 | 44.4 | 7.4% | 25.9% | 3.6% | 1980 | $1,075 | 19.9% | 92.5% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Stafford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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