As of 2026 the population of Stafford County is 3,888. The population is expected to shrink to 3,769 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.62%.
The median age of Stafford County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Stafford County is 44.5, meaning that there is a 45% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Stafford County is $96,976 and projected to be $107,591 in 2031. Per capita income is $41,888, projected to be $46,609 in 2031. 4.91% of households – 191 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,335,998 and the average disposable income is $75,417.
There are 2,051 housing units in Stafford County; 1,370 are owner-occupied, 301 are rented, and 380 are vacant. The average home value is $210,422, with 59 homes built in 2010 or later, and 846 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 261 businesses in Stafford County, employing 1,577 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,930 age 16 and above. 610 workers commute into Stafford County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,318 residents both live and work in/around Stafford County. The average travel time is 21.9 minutes. 25.95% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.19% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,443 drive alone, 268 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 78 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 141 residents work from home.
824 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 362 have associates degrees, 611 have bachelor’s degrees, and 148 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
