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Stamford, TX
City in Haskell County, Texas.
Population
2,917
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
489
ZIP codes
0
Stamford and its ZIP codes
Stamford at a glance
- Stamford is about 4.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,940, 40% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $64,700 (77% below Texas) and median rent is $896 a month.
Local data for Stamford, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stamford, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,940
Poverty rate
20.5%
Median home value
$64,700
Median rent
$896/mo
Homeownership
60.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (992), German Americans (327), Irish Americans (166).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Haskell County. PPP loans are for Stamford.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,686
1,494 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,552
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.1M
FY 2026, $10,534 per person
How people get to work
Stamford, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled22.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stamford, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
575
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
54
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 30°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stamford, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.6%
U.S. 11.1% +12.5 pts
Cities near Stamford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaskellCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| LuedersCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| RuleTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| WeinertCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| AnsonCity | 22 mi | 2.8 |
| RochesterTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| O'BrienCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| AlbanyCity | 29 mi | 1.6 |
| HamlinCity | 29 mi | 5.3 |
| Knox CityTown | 29 mi | 0.8 |
| ThrockmortonTown | 30 mi | 1.7 |
| HawleyCity | 30 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stamford, TX in?
- Stamford is in Haskell County, Texas.
- What is the population of Stamford, TX?
- About 2,917 people live in Stamford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stamford?
- Nearby places include Haskell (11 mi), Lueders (15 mi), Rule (18 mi), Weinert (21 mi), Anson (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023