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.

Stamford, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,917

Median Agei

32.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.9%1,571

Hispanic/Latino

36.8%1,072

Black

5.6%163

Two or More

2.1%60

Asian

1.7%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%35

High School Diploma

37.1%670

Some College (<1 yr)

12.3%222

Some College (1+ yr)

16.8%303

Associate's Degree

5.8%104

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%243

Master's Degree

0.4%7

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

13.8%

Graduate+

0.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$64,700

Median Renti

$896

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.7%729

Renter-Occupied

39.3%472

Total Units

1,523

Homeownership

60.7%

Vacancy Rate

21.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

172

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

130

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%28

2010–2019

4.1%62

2000–2009

3.7%56

1990–1999

5.6%85

1980–1989

11.6%176

1970–1979

11%168

1960–1969

11.8%180

1950–1959

23.2%353

1940–1949

17.9%272

1939 or earlier

9.4%143

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.2%603

Utility Gas

43.3%520

Bottled/LP Gas

5.3%64

No Fuel

1.2%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,940

Mean Household Incomei

$60,593

Per Capita Incomei

$25,048

Poverty Ratei

20%

Unemploymenti

1.2%

Labor Forcei

1,249

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

Residentsi

109

Avg. Tenant Renti

$438/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing60 homes100% occupied$438/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,940/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

60%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

28%

Low income$23K–$38K/yr

10%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1575.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

1,234

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

78(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85%Insured

15%Uninsured