Stamford, Connecticut

Stamford: The second most populous city in Connecticut. It is located on the Connecticut River in southwestern Connecticut. Stamford is known for its many financial services companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Stamford Museum & Nature Center and the Stamford Center for the Arts.

About

Stamford is a city located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 122,643. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 131,397 inhabitants.

The city was created 383 years ago in 1640.

Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut located on the Long Island Sound about 35 miles northeast of New York City. With a population of over 130,000, Stamford is the second largest city in Connecticut after Bridgeport.

History

Stamford was founded in 1641 and originally part of the Connecticut Colony. Early settlers were attracted by the harbor and potential for trade.

In the late 19th century, Stamford became a major manufacturing hub and center for industry. Firms like Yale & Towne, Hoyt-Stamford, and Scoville Manufacturing Company helped build Stamford into an industrial powerhouse.

After World War II, the city began transitioning to a service, finance, and corporate center aided by its proximity to New York. Large companies and banks opened offices in Stamford taking advantage of lower taxes and real estate costs compared to NYC.

Economy

Today, Stamford has a diverse economy focused heavily on business services, retail, healthcare, finance, and media.

The city is home to 4 Fortune 500 company headquarters including Charter Communications, Synchrony Financial, and Indeed. Major employers in Stamford include NBC Sports, Pitney Bowes, UBS, R.T. Vanderbilt, and WWE.

With a concentration of hedge funds and investment banks, Stamford is considered a global fintech hub rivaling NYC. Its central business district contains over 20 million square feet of Class A office space.

Attractions

Popular attractions include the 249 acre Bartlett Arboretum, the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, the Avon Theater Film Center, Cove Island Park, and Jackie Robinson Park.

Stamford also has an impressive collection of restaurants, shops, and nightlife in its downtown Harbor Point district. The city hosts events like the Alive@Five summer concert series, the Stamford Art Festival, and Harborfest.

With its coastal location, business-friendly environment, cultural and entertainment options, Stamford provides a high standard of living and opportunities within commuting distance of New York City. The city continues to attract major companies and has cemented itself as a leading finance and corporate hub.

Quick Facts about Stamford

Population : 131,397 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Connecticut (United States)
County : Fairfield County
Different from : Stratford
Head of government : mayor
Phone Area Codes : 203
Official name : Stamford
Water as percent of area : 27.68%
Land as percent of area : 72.32%
Altitude : 23 feet / 7 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1641 (383 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 22:02:54 (18th March 2024)
Postal code : 06901
Population growth : 6.66% (2010-2020)
Seal of Stamford  Connecticut coat of arms image
Seal of Stamford Connecticut
Seal of Stamford  Connecticut coat of arms image

Geography

Stamford is located at 41°3'12"N 73°32'19"W (41.0534300, -73.5387300).

Stamford map

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Demographics

The population of Stamford increased by 6.66% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 122,643 - census
2011 123,988 1.08% estimation process
2012 125,046 0.85% estimation process
2013 126,306 1% estimation process
2014 127,951 1.29% estimation process
2015 128,352 0.31% estimation process
2016 128,974 0.48% estimation process
2017 129,880 0.7% estimation process
2018 129,806 -0.06% estimation process
2019 129,638 -0.13% estimation process
2020 131,397 1.34% estimation process

Stamford zip code is 06901. County name: Fairfield, County fips: 09001

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People born in Stamford (199)

People born in Stamford, including actor Christopher Lloyd, Olympic alpine skier Chip Knight, actor Zach Tyler Eisen, .

List

  • Joe Lieberman (politician from the United States) he was born in 24/02/1942
  • James Leonard Corning (American neurologist) he was born in 01/01/1855
  • Chuck Arnold (American racing driver) he was born in 30/05/1926
  • Henry Simmons (American actor) he was born in 01/07/1970
  • Louise Platt (American actress (1915-2003)) she was born in 03/08/1915
  • Gary Vitti (American writer and actor) he was born in 14/01/1957
  • James Otis (American actor (1948-2020)) he was born in 16/03/1948
  • Kim Greist (American actress) she was born in 12/05/1958
  • Peter H. Dominick (American politician (1915-1981)) he was born in 07/07/1915
  • A. C. Crispin (American science fiction writer) she was born in 05/04/1950
  • Ruth Aarons (American table tennis player) she was born in 11/06/1918
  • Willy DeVille (American musician, singer-songwriter) he was born in 25/08/1950
  • David Gaines (American composer) he was born in 01/01/1961
  • Harry Harrison (American science fiction author) he was born in 12/03/1925
  • Andy Robustelli (American football player, executive, announcer (1925-2011)) he was born in 06/12/1925
  • Dave Abbruzzese (musician) he was born in 17/05/1968
  • Dannel Malloy (American politician) he was born in 21/07/1955
  • James Davenport (American politician and lawyer (1758-1797)) he was born in 12/10/1758

Schools in Stamford

College & universities near Stamford, CT

Code Name City ZIP
436836 University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford (CT) 06901-2315
130004 Norwalk Community College Norwalk (CT) 06854
196219 SUNY at Purchase College Purchase (NY) 10577-1400
192749 Manhattanville College Purchase (NY) 10577
407054 Cortiva Institute-Westport Westport (CT) 06880-4619

Stations (19)

Amtrak & bus stations near Stamford, CT

Code Name Address Type
STM Stamford Transportation Center Washington Blvd and South State St. RAIL
NRO New Rochelle station 1 Railroad Plaza RAIL
BRP Bridgeport 525 Water St. RAIL
CRT Croton–Harmon station 1 Croton Point Avenue RAIL
YNY Yonkers station 5 Buena Vista Ave. RAIL

Post offices near Stamford

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bulls Head Post Office Stamford (CT) 06905
Old Greenwich Post Office Old Greenwich (CT) 06870
Riversid Post Office Riverside (CT) 06878
Noroton Heigh Post Office Darien (CT) 06820
Camp Avenu Post Office Stamford (CT) 06907

Other places with the same name (5)

Other cities in Fairfield County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , CT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Bridgeport 143,525 The second most populous city in Connecticut.
North Stamford 128,278 A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.
Norwalk 88,655 The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
East Norwalk 84,530 A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Danbury 84,317 The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Greenwich 62,769 Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Fairfield 62,215 Town in Connecticut, United States of America
Stratford 51,660 Town in Connecticut
Shelton 40,957 A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Trumbull 35,438 Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Westport 28,444 Town in Connecticut
Ridgefield 24,898 Town in Connecticut
Darien 21,693 Town in Connecticut
New Canaan 20,115 Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Bethel 19,941 City in Alaska, USA
Monroe 19,328 Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Stamford distances to largest Connecticut cities