Stamford, CT Demographics

A map of Stamford's Population by Race

Stamford, Connecticut had a population of 135,470 in 2020. It was 47.9% White, 12.0% Black, 8.5% Asian, 28.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Stamford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Stamford is the 2nd most populous. 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's White Population

64,876 residents of Stamford identify as White, or 47.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Stamford less than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Stamford is ranked #201 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Stamford is less White than neighboring Cos Cob (74.9% White), Noroton Heights (80.8% White), Riverside (73.5% White), Old Greenwich (78.3% White), and Noroton (80.7% White).

Stamford's Black Population

16,201 residents of Stamford identify as Black, or 12.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Stamford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Stamford is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Stamford is more Black than neighboring Cos Cob (1% Black), Noroton Heights (1.5% Black), Riverside (1% Black), Old Greenwich (0.9% Black), and Noroton (0.8% Black).

Stamford's Asian Population

11,453 residents of Stamford identify as Asian, or 8.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Stamford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Stamford is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Stamford is more Asian than neighboring Cos Cob (7.7% Asian), Noroton Heights (7.2% Asian), Old Greenwich (7.4% Asian), and Noroton (7.7% Asian). Stamford is less Asian than neighboring Riverside (10.1% Asian).

Stamford's Hispanic Population

37,958 residents of Stamford identify as Hispanic, or 28.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Stamford slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Stamford is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Stamford is more Hispanic than neighboring Cos Cob (10.5% Hispanic), Noroton Heights (6% Hispanic), Riverside (10.5% Hispanic), Old Greenwich (7% Hispanic), and Noroton (6.2% Hispanic).

Stamford's Native American/Other Population

1,180 residents of Stamford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Stamford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Stamford is ranked #44 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Stamford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Noroton Heights (0.4% Native American/Other), Riverside (0.6% Native American/Other), and Noroton (0.5% Native American/Other).

Stamford's Multiracial Population

3,802 residents of Stamford identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Stamford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Stamford is ranked #170 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Stamford is less Multiracial than neighboring Cos Cob (5% Multiracial), Noroton Heights (4% Multiracial), Riverside (4.3% Multiracial), Old Greenwich (5.5% Multiracial), and Noroton (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.