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Stamford, TX


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Stamford, Texas

Stamford, Texas, in Jones county, is 34 miles N of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 145 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 3,636.

The People and Families of Stamford

In Stamford, about 55% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Stamford if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stamford had a median family income of $28,438.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Stamford gave more campaign money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Stamford Housing

Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Stamford. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Stamford?

Commuting

In Stamford, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Stamford, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Stamford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyStamford Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 18%Stamford Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Stamford Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Stamford, TX

Comparing Stamford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime46
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