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Stamford, NY
Village in Delaware County, New York.
Population
1,053
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
790
ZIP codes
0
Stamford and its ZIP codes
Stamford at a glance
- Stamford is 88% denser than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,716 a year, 49% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,600 (58% below New York) and median rent is $824 a month.
Local data for Stamford, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stamford, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,716
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$178,600
Median rent
$824/mo
Homeownership
55.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Irish Americans (150), Italian Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Stamford.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,172
14,185 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $6,748 per person
How people get to work
Stamford, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.7%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stamford, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
682
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
534
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stamford, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Stamford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HobartVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| North BlenheimCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| PrattsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| BloomvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| SchenevusCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| WorcesterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.6 |
| Davenport CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| East WorcesterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| RichmondvilleVillage | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| AndesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| West KillCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| DelhiVillage | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| FleischmannsVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| MargaretvilleVillage | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| WestfordCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stamford, NY in?
- Stamford is in Delaware County, New York.
- What is the population of Stamford, NY?
- About 1,053 people live in Stamford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stamford?
- Nearby places include Hobart (3.8 mi), Jefferson (4.9 mi), North Blenheim (9.5 mi), Prattsville (11 mi), Bloomville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023