Stamford, CT

City

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Neighborhood

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Stamford

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

51.7%

Households with Children

25.7%

School Enrollment K-12

11,779

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 12.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.8%
Working Age (35-54): 26.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.1%
Seniors (65+): 16.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.2%
High School / GED: 17.9%
Some College or Associate's: 19.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 51.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.3%
Single Parents: 8.4%
Couples & Adults: 33.9%
Living Alone: 40.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 43.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 28.3%
Asian: 7.3%
Black or African American: 17.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 33.2%
South Asian: 52.9%
Southeast Asian: 10.4%
Central Asian: 1.5%
Other Asian: 2.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 8.4%
Puerto Rican: 13.5%
Cuban: 1.7%
Dominican: 7.1%
Central American: 29.2%
South American: 31.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.6%
Other White: 51.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 39.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.2%
Caribbean: 28.9%
Other Black: 29.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 35.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 15.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 15.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 59.4%
Spanish: 22.5%
European & Indo-European: 12.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.8%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 7.0%
Not Enrolled: 78.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources