Town · Connecticut
Stafford, Connecticut
Stafford, town, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Stafford had 11,721 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,472 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,511 (±49). GEOID 0911072090.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,721
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,472 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,511 ±49
Median household income
$93,235
±$15,529 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$263,800
±$21,962 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,086
±$85 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Stafford and what county is it in?
Stafford is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 58.0 square miles of land, 198 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Stafford: Stafford Springs (CDP, 4,780 in 2020).
Stafford is in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Stafford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,721 people lived in Stafford on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, in line with Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 11,472 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,511 (±49).
| Measure | Stafford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,511±49 | 977,290 | – |
| Households | 4,606±276 | 391,113 | – |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.15 | 2.41 | – |
| Housing units | 5,022±288 | 416,559 | – |
Stafford's population since 2000
From 11,307 in 2000 to 11,721 in 2025: up 3.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Stafford as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Stafford?
The median resident of Stafford is 46.7 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.4%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stafford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7±4.8 | 40.0 | – |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±3.7 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0%±2.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 48.9%±2.3 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4%±4.1 pts | 17.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.8%±4.6 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±1.6 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8%±2.8 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±2.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9%±2.7 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±1.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1%±1.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.5%±3.6 pts | 42.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4%±2.8 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8%±2.9 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±2.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Stafford earn?
Half of Stafford's 4,606 households earn less than $93,235 a year (±$15,529), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stafford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,235±$15,529 | $93,394 | – |
| Mean household income | $111,536±$10,636 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,854±$3,806 | $51,016 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4%±2.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.0%±4.5 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.0%±3.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2%±2.6 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0%±3.6 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Stafford?
Owners occupy 79.5% of Stafford's occupied homes and renters 20.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $263,800 by its owner (±$21,962). The median renter pays $1,086 a month including utilities, and 33.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stafford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $263,800±$21,962 | $323,700 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,086±$85 | $1,411 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.5%±10.6 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,067±$136 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.5%±4.0 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.5%±4.0 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,022±288 | 416,559 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.7%±8.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.5%±4.3 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0%±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.6%±2.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.1%±3.6 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3%±2.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Stafford building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Stafford in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Stafford work and get to work?
83.3% of Stafford's workers drive alone and 11.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Stafford | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4%±3.5 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±2.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.3%±3.9 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1%±1.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0%±3.6 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.8 min±2.3 | 23.6 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Stafford?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Stafford (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,101 (Tract 8901) to $123,333 (Tract 8902.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8902.02Capitol Planning Region | 5,089 | $123,333 |
| Tract 8901Capitol Planning Region | 3,574 | $66,101 |
| Tract 8902.04Capitol Planning Region | 2,848 | $115,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Stafford) · Census block assignment files
How does Stafford compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Stafford is the 1,061st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 63rd-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Stafford ranks 208th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 63rd | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 79th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 259th | 303 |
| Median household income | 208th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 242nd | 303 |
| Median home value | 256th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 247th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 82nd | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 247th | 297 |
| Median age | 107th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 154th | 300 |
| Work from home | 226th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 177th | 302 |
Stafford's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Stafford with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Stafford?
13 of the 57 figures for Stafford on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Stafford are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.