The Places That Shape Our Community
Stafford
Stafford is a key driver of Fort Bend County’s economic strength, combining accessibility, innovation, and business-friendly policies to support growth across multiple industries. As a well-connected and forward-looking community, Stafford plays a vital role in advancing the county’s reputation as a regional leader in opportunity and collaboration.
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Stafford is 19,917. The population is expected to grow to 22,203 by 2031 - a growth rate of 2.20%.
The median age of Stafford residents is 36.
The diversity index of Stafford is 86.6, meaning that there is a 87% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Stafford is $100,482 and projected to be $110,035 in 2031. Per capita income is $41,132, projected to be $46,149 in 2031. 3.44% of households – 686 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $815,747 and the average disposable income is $79,696.
There are 9,223 housing units in Stafford; 3,137 are owner-occupied, 5,016 are rented, and 1,070 are vacant. The average home value is $330,401, with 1,187 homes built in 2010 or later, and 0 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 2,269 businesses in Stafford, employing 41,457 workers and pulling from a labor force of 9,084 age 16 and above. 4,886 workers commute into Stafford from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
4,144 residents both live and work in/around Stafford. The average travel time is 26.2 minutes. 8.11% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.7% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,933 drive alone, 437 carpool, and 33 take public transportation. 716 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 915 residents work from home.
2,815 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 900 have associates degrees, 4,441 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,234 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31