Stamford, NY Demographics

A map of Stamford's Population by Race

Stamford, New York has an estimated population of 1,053, a slight increase from the 1,040 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stamford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stamford is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stamford, that probability was 21.2% in 2020 and 21.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stamford is ranked the 836th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Stamford was ranked the 840th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stamford's White Population

932 residents of Stamford, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stamford is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Stamford ranks 523rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stamford's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Stamford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.5%.

Stamford is more White than neighboring Jefferson (52.5% White), and Prattsville (87.1% White). Stamford is less White than neighboring Hobart (93.2% White), North Blenheim (96.2% White), and Bloomville (100% White).

Stamford's Black Population

1 residents of Stamford, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stamford is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Stamford ranks 410th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stamford's Black population has declined by an estimated 96.6%. Black residents' share of Stamford's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.1%.

Stamford is more Black than neighboring Jefferson (0% Black), North Blenheim (0% Black), Prattsville (0% Black), and Bloomville (0% Black). Stamford is less Black than neighboring Hobart (0.5% Black).

Stamford's Asian Population

23 residents of Stamford, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stamford is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Stamford ranks 919th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stamford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 283.3%. Asian residents' share of Stamford's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.2%.

Stamford is more Asian than neighboring Hobart (1.5% Asian), North Blenheim (0% Asian), Prattsville (0% Asian), and Bloomville (0% Asian). Stamford is less Asian than neighboring Jefferson (4.5% Asian).

Stamford's Hispanic Population

59 residents of Stamford, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stamford is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Stamford ranks 688th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stamford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Stamford's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.6%.

Stamford is more Hispanic than neighboring Hobart (0% Hispanic), North Blenheim (0% Hispanic), and Bloomville (0% Hispanic). Stamford is less Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (10.2% Hispanic), and Prattsville (11% Hispanic).

Stamford's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Stamford, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stamford is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Stamford ranks 559th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stamford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stamford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Stamford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hobart (0% Native American/Other), Jefferson (0% Native American/Other), North Blenheim (0% Native American/Other), Prattsville (0% Native American/Other), and Bloomville (0% Native American/Other).

Stamford's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Stamford, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stamford is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Stamford ranks 778th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stamford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Stamford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Stamford is more Multiracial than neighboring Prattsville (1.9% Multiracial), and Bloomville (0% Multiracial). Stamford is less Multiracial than neighboring Hobart (4.9% Multiracial), Jefferson (32.8% Multiracial), and North Blenheim (3.8% 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.