Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Stafford, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,401

Median Agei

32.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

29%5,043

Hispanic/Latino

27.2%4,736

Asian

24.2%4,219

White

13.9%2,425

Two or More

5.3%921

Other

0.3%48

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%541

High School Diploma

17.6%2,045

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%826

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%1,124

Associate's Degree

5.9%682

Bachelor's Degree

28.1%3,274

Master's Degree

9.6%1,118

Professional Degree

2%232

Doctorate

1.7%201

HS or Higher

86.2%

BA or Higher

41.4%

Graduate+

13.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$257,700

Median Renti

$1,519

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

38.7%2,574

Renter-Occupied

61.3%4,069

Total Units

7,099

Homeownership

38.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

167

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

634

$1,250–$1,500

1,096

$1,500–$2,000

1,388

$2,000+

660

Year Built

2020 or later

3.5%249

2010–2019

13.2%938

2000–2009

16%1,137

1990–1999

23.7%1,686

1980–1989

22.4%1,589

1970–1979

16.2%1,149

1960–1969

3.5%251

1950–1959

1.4%100

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.3%4,207

Utility Gas

34.4%2,282

No Fuel

2%132

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%19

Solar

0%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,432

Mean Household Incomei

$99,388

Per Capita Incomei

$38,516

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

10,213

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,70132.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,247

Mexico

894

China

237

Philippines

232

Germany

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

9,625

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

601(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.3%Insured

19.7%Uninsured