As of 2025 the population of Stafford County is 4,028. The population is expected to shrink to 3,716 by 2030 - a growth rate of -1.60%.
The median age of Stafford County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Stafford County is 44.4, 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.
The average household income in Stafford County is $82,656 and projected to be $89,627 in 2030. Per capita income is $35,089, projected to be $37,814 in 2030. 2.93% of households – 118 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $874,787 and the average disposable income is $63,191.
There are 2,072 housing units in Stafford County; 1,382 are owner-occupied, 326 are rented, and 364 are vacant. The average home value is $201,297, with 39 homes built in 2010 or later, and 812 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 262 businesses in Stafford County, employing 1,588 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,940 age 16 and above. 653 workers commute into Stafford County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,285 residents both live and work in/around Stafford County. The average travel time is 21.8 minutes. 22.18% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.11% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,493 drive alone, 195 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 70 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 182 residents work from home.
790 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 433 have associates degrees, 583 have bachelor’s degrees, and 186 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
