2023 ACS Census Data · Population 160,520
Stafford County is a mid-sized county in Virginia with a population of 160,520. The median household income is $133,792, 106% above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.1%, median home value is $458,800, and 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 80% above the national average.
Population
160,520
2023 estimate
Rank #423 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$133,792
Household
Rank #18 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$458,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #145 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
43.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #187 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
13.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
18.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
12.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
78% above Virginia avg·106% above national avg
Poverty Rate
61% above Virginia avg·66% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
14% above Virginia avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$51,999
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
5.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
65% above Virginia avg·119% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
69% above Virginia avg·107% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
14% above Virginia avg·11% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
7% above Virginia avg·1% above national avg
Housing Units
53,864
Households
51,309
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,501
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
96.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
38 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
49% above Virginia avg·80% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Virginia avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.4%
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