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Stanford, IL
Village in McLean County, Illinois.
Population
514
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
777
ZIP codes
0
Stanford and its ZIP codes
Stanford at a glance
- Stanford is about 3.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $84,821, close to the Illinois median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,300 (56% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,292 a month.
Local data for Stanford, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanford, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,821
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$115,300
Median rent
$1,292/mo
Homeownership
90.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (112), Irish Americans (77), Italian Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Stanford.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,708
87,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $5,603 per person
How people get to work
Stanford, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.9%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanford, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanford, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Stanford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinierVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| DanversVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Twin GroveCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4 |
| ArmingtonVillage | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| McLeanVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| ShirleyCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Heritage LakeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| MackinawVillage | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| HopedaleVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| AtlantaCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| CarlockVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CongervilleVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| BloomingtonCity | 13 mi | 27.1 |
| GoodfieldVillage | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| NormalTown | 14 mi | 18.7 |
| WaynesvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanford, IL in?
- Stanford is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Stanford, IL?
- About 514 people live in Stanford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanford?
- Nearby places include Minier (4.8 mi), Danvers (7.3 mi), Twin Grove (7.7 mi), Armington (8 mi), McLean (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023