Stafford, Texas
Stafford: City in Texas
About
Stafford is a city located in the county of Fort Bend in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,693 and a population density of 972 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,052 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Stafford
| Population : | 17,052 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Fort Bend County |
| Postal code : | 77477, 77497 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 281 |
| Area : | 18.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 85 feet / 26 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:42:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 937 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Stafford is located at 29°36'58"N 95°33'28"W (29.6160700, -95.5577200).
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Official website of Stafford
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Stafford decreased by 3.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,693 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,917 | -4.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,009 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,186 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,378 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,526 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,564 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,484 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,417 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,362 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,052 | -1.82% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,802 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,801 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | Z |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,591 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,739 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 89.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 406 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.2% |
Stafford zip code is 77477.
County name: Fort Bend, County
fips: 48157
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $92,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,131 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $520 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $742 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,314 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.33 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,039 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 40,326 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,309 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 117,223 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,192 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,536 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,412 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 720 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 380 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 173 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 601 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 72 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 526 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,989.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.55 |
People born in Stafford (1)
American football player Craig Robertson was born in Stafford
Schools in Stafford
College & universities near Stafford, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461795 | North American University | Stafford (TX) | 77477-0000 |
| 484604 | Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford | Stafford (TX) | 77477 |
| 443146 | Jay's Technical Institute | Houston (TX) | 77071 |
| 227298 | Ocean Corporation | Houston (TX) | 77099 |
| 443298 | Trend Barber College | Houston (TX) | 77071-2202 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Stafford, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
Post offices near Stafford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford Post Office | Stafford (TX) | 77477 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Stafford , Connecticut town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 11,834 people.
- Stafford , New York human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,312 people.
- Stafford , Kansas human settlement in Stafford County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 920 people.
- Stafford , Ohio village in Monroe County, Ohio, United States with a population of 74 people.
Other cities in Fort Bend County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fort Bend County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land | 117,875 | The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas. |
| Missouri City | 75,457 | The third most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas. |
| Rosenberg | 39,350 | City in Texas |
| Mission Bend | 36,501 | Census designated place |
| Cinco Ranch | 18,274 | Census designated place |
| Fulshear | 17,136 | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States |
| Pecan Grove | 15,963 | Census designated place |
| New Territory | 15,186 | Census designated place |
| Sienna Plantation | 13,721 | Census designated place |
| Richmond | 12,483 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| Greatwood | 11,538 | Census designated place |
| Meadows Place | 4,813 | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States |
| Needville | 3,131 | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States |
| Arcola | 2,775 | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States |
| Fifth Street | 2,486 | Census designated place |
| Pleak | 1,762 | City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Stafford distances to largest Texas cities
