Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Stamford, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,053

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.5%932

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%59

Two or More

2.7%28

Asian

2.2%23

Other

0.9%10

Black

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.6%64

High School Diploma

22.1%164

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%42

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%70

Associate's Degree

22.1%164

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%99

Master's Degree

7.8%58

Professional Degree

1.6%12

Doctorate

0.9%7

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

23.7%

Graduate+

10.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$178,600

Median Renti

$824

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.3%272

Renter-Occupied

44.7%220

Total Units

648

Homeownership

55.3%

Vacancy Rate

24.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.9%27

$50K–$100K

8.8%24

$100K–$150K

16.2%44

$150K–$200K

30.5%83

$200K–$300K

15.8%43

$300K–$500K

18%49

$500K–$1M

0.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%3

2000–2009

6.8%44

1990–1999

6.5%42

1980–1989

3.9%25

1970–1979

7.7%50

1960–1969

11.3%73

1950–1959

11.6%75

1940–1949

3.4%22

1939 or earlier

48.5%314

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

49.6%244

Electricity

27.4%135

Bottled/LP Gas

16.5%81

Utility Gas

3%15

Wood

2.2%11

Other

1.2%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,716

Mean Household Incomei

$62,030

Per Capita Incomei

$28,956

Poverty Ratei

23.1%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

505

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.4%66

$10K–$15K

6.5%32

$15K–$20K

9.8%48

$20K–$25K

4.7%23

$25K–$30K

1.6%8

$30K–$35K

3.7%18

$35K–$40K

2.2%11

$40K–$45K

12%59

$45K–$50K

2.2%11

$50K–$60K

10.8%53

$60K–$75K

6.7%33

$75K–$100K

10.4%51

$100K–$125K

7.3%36

$125K–$150K

2.6%13

$150K–$200K

2.4%12

$200K+

3.7%18

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$434/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers57 homes77% occupied$434/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $43,716/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

69%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

29%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

393.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

China

Mexico

Philippines

Poland

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

455

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

465

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

71(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured