Stafford County's estimated 2026 population is 172,818 with a growth rate of 1.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Stafford County is the 12th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 129,857 and has seen a growth of 33.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 37.2 years
Male: 35.5 years
There are 120,703 adults, (18,648 of whom are seniors) in Stafford County.
Female: 80,821 (49.4%)
Male: 82,645 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Stafford County includes 54.16% White, 19.93% Black or African American, 8.59% other race, 3.97% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88,530 | 54.16% |
| Black or African American | 32,585 | 19.93% |
| Two or more races | 21,267 | 13.01% |
| Other race | 14,047 | 8.59% |
| Asian | 6,483 | 3.97% |
| Native American | 527 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.02% |
Stafford County's average per capita income is $74,156. Household income levels show a median of $137,807. The poverty rate stands at 4.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $163,981 | $189,721 |
| Families | $152,513 | $174,342 |
| Households | $137,807 | $160,902 |
| Non Families | $81,105 | $103,547 |
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