Stafford, OR Demographics
A map of Stafford's Population by Race
Stafford, Oregon has an estimated population of 1,600, a large decrease from the 1,895 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% White, 9.6% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stafford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Stafford has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stafford, that probability was 26.6% in 2020 and 23.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Stafford is ranked the 189th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Stafford was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Stafford's White Population
1,390 residents of Stafford, or 86.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stafford is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Stafford ranks 137th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stafford's White population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of Stafford's population has increased from 85.3% to 86.9%.
Stafford is more White than neighboring Lake Oswego (75.9% White), West Linn (79.9% White), Rivergrove (61.9% White), Oak Grove (76.8% White), and Dunthorpe (80% White).
Stafford's Black Population
0 residents of Stafford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stafford is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Stafford ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stafford's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Stafford's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
Stafford is less Black than neighboring Lake Oswego (0.7% Black), West Linn (1.5% Black), Rivergrove (0.2% Black), Oak Grove (0.6% Black), and Dunthorpe (1.1% Black).
Stafford's Asian Population
9 residents of Stafford, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stafford is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Stafford ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stafford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 83.9%. Asian residents' share of Stafford's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.6%.
Stafford is less Asian than neighboring Lake Oswego (9.2% Asian), West Linn (6.3% Asian), Rivergrove (14.6% Asian), Oak Grove (4.5% Asian), and Dunthorpe (5.8% Asian).
Stafford's Hispanic Population
48 residents of Stafford, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stafford is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Stafford ranks 354th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stafford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Stafford's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.0%.
Stafford is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Oswego (5.7% Hispanic), West Linn (7.4% Hispanic), Rivergrove (4.4% Hispanic), Oak Grove (10.2% Hispanic), and Dunthorpe (4.7% Hispanic).
Stafford's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Stafford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stafford is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Stafford ranks 327th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stafford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stafford's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.
Stafford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Oswego (1.2% Native American/Other), West Linn (0.7% Native American/Other), Rivergrove (5.6% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (2.1% Native American/Other), and Dunthorpe (0.7% Native American/Other).
Stafford's Multiracial Population
153 residents of Stafford, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stafford is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Stafford ranks 189th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stafford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Stafford's population has increased from 6.1% to 9.6%.
Stafford is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Oswego (7.4% Multiracial), West Linn (4.2% Multiracial), Oak Grove (5.8% Multiracial), and Dunthorpe (7.6% Multiracial). Stafford is less Multiracial than neighboring Rivergrove (13.2% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.