Stafford County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51179 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 163,466 | — | #422 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $137,807 | +83.4% | #18 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.3 years | -6.7% | #2,841 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $485,100 | +72.1% | #150 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,020 | +73.7% | #43 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | -62.9% | #29 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Stafford County has a population of 163,466, making it the #422 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Stafford County is $137,807, ranking #18 out of 3,222 counties — 83.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.7% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Stafford County is $485,100 (+72.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,020/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.5%.
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93.6% of residents in Stafford County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Stafford County, Virginia
Stafford County, Virginia has a total population of 163,466, making it the 422nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stafford County is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stafford County is $137,807, which ranks #18 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 83.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Stafford County is $485,100, 72.1% above the national median. Renters in Stafford County pay a median gross rent of $2,020 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stafford County, 43.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.9 min.
Stafford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.6%).
All data for Stafford County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.