Stafford County

Stafford County

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Stafford County is 3,943. The population is expected to shrink to 3,822 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.62%.

The median age of Stafford County residents is 44.

The diversity index of Stafford County is 43.8, meaning that there is a 44% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Stafford County is $86,117 and projected to be $97,831 in 2029. Per capita income is $37,032, projected to be $42,475 in 2029. 3.04% of households – 120 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $953,621 and the average disposable income is $65,779.

There are 2,055 housing units in Stafford County; 1,387 are owner-occupied, 307 are rented, and 361 are vacant. The average home value is $184,643, with 19 homes built in 2010 or later, and 848 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 277 businesses in Stafford County, employing 1,660 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,943 age 16 and above. 691 workers commute into Stafford County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,245 residents both live and work in/around Stafford County. The average travel time is 21.8 minutes. 21.53% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.21% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,481 drive alone, 199 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 84 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 179 residents work from home.

834 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 434 have associates degrees, 555 have bachelor’s degrees, and 203 hold a graduate or professional degree.