Population 136,961 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stamford
Household size in Stamford
| Period | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
At 2.60 people per household, Stamford sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the Bridgeport area as a whole, where it has 2.75 people. Household size has edged down from 2.63 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Stamford
| Period | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Stamford are younger than 39.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Bridgeport area as a whole, where the median age is 41.6. The median age has climbed from 37.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Stamford
| Period | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Stamford than nationally: 10.3%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Bridgeport area. Compared with other Connecticut cities, though, Stamford has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 Stamford
Renters in Stamford
| Period | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.2% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.4% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Stamford: 51.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly four in ten owners (37.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only ten of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 Stamford
| Period | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Stamford: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Bridgeport area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Stamford
| Period | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Stamford run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in the Bridgeport area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 Stamford
| Period | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,482 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,616 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,055 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,458 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$976 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Stamford costs $2,458 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $976 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 36.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Stamford
Bachelor's degrees in Stamford
| Period | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.5% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.7% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.9% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Stamford is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.2 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
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 Stamford
| Period | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Stamford have finished high school as nationally: 88.7%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Stamford
| Period | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Stamford is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Bridgeport area (5.8%). Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Stamford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford | 2.60 | 39.3 | 10.3% | 51.2% | 6.8% | 1974 | $2,458 | 50.9% | 88.7% | 4.9% |
| Darien | 3.10 | 37.9 | 7.5% | 17.6% | 7.4% | 1959 | $2,988 | 85.6% | 98.3% | 5.1% |
| Old Greenwich | 2.98 | 40.7 | 7.3% | 13.9% | 6.8% | 1967 | $3,429 | 83.9% | 98.6% | 4.5% |
| Riverside | 3.09 | 41.0 | 6.5% | 19.4% | 4.2% | 1963 | $2,794 | 78.6% | 97.8% | 5.3% |
| Cos Cob | 2.78 | 39.9 | 10.2% | 30.4% | 5.4% | 1963 | $3,093 | 74.8% | 96.0% | 5.3% |
| Greenwich | 2.72 | 45.2 | 9.4% | 34.8% | 13.3% | 1962 | $2,809 | 68.8% | 94.9% | 6.3% |
| New Canaan | 2.95 | 41.9 | 3.6% | 16.3% | 8.1% | 1969 | $3,297 | 82.8% | 98.1% | 4.2% |
| Norwalk | 2.62 | 41.1 | 10.9% | 44.5% | 6.9% | 1967 | $2,204 | 44.2% | 89.4% | 5.1% |
| Port Chester | 2.92 | 40.6 | 16.4% | 53.7% | 4.2% | 1956 | $2,121 | 35.4% | 77.8% | 5.5% |
| Rye Brook | 2.85 | 43.3 | 10.2% | 14.4% | 4.4% | 1968 | $2,440 | 79.2% | 97.0% | 6.4% |
| Scotts Corners | 2.75 | 52.5 | 0.6% | 6.4% | 12.0% | 1971 | $3,501 | 79.6% | 98.6% | 2.4% |
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 Stamford. 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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