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, TX 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

$152,500

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.3%26

Renter-Occupied

29.7%11

Total Units

Homeownership

70.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%1

$50K–$100K

34.6%9

$100K–$150K

7.7%2

$150K–$200K

38.5%10

$300K–$500K

3.8%1

$500K–$1M

11.5%3

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

5.4%2

1990–1999

21.6%8

1980–1989

5.4%2

1970–1979

16.2%6

1940–1949

8.1%3

1939 or earlier

43.2%16

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.1%30

Bottled/LP Gas

10.8%4

Electricity

5.4%2

Other

2.7%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,125

Mean Household Incomei

$54,935

Per Capita Incomei

$28,084

Poverty Ratei

24.3%

Unemploymenti

16.7%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%1

$20K–$25K

16.2%6

$30K–$35K

5.4%2

$40K–$45K

21.6%8

$50K–$60K

27%10

$60K–$75K

5.4%2

$75K–$100K

8.1%3

$100K–$125K

8.1%3

$125K–$150K

5.4%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4(7% of civilian adults)