Stanford, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Stanford, Indiana had a total population of 472, the 521st largest community in Indiana, with a median household income of $131,289, which is 82% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 82% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Indiana.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Stanford Quick Facts
How Stanford Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 463 | 472 | +1.9% |
| Median household income | $128,356 | $131,289 | +2.3% |
| Median home value | $220,800 | $295,500 | +33.8% |
How Stanford Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Stanford Rankings in Indiana
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Cities Similar to Stanford
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieton | 475 | N/A | $367,700 | 0.0% | 18.1% |
| Metamora | 491 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Owensburg | 447 | N/A | $325,000 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Big Lake | 445 | $130,341 | $251,400 | 37.8% | 6.3% |
| Ramsey | 439 | N/A | $206,700 | 27.6% | 11.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 472, Stanford's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Stanford is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 472. It ranks as the 521st most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Stanford is 30.7 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 36.4% of the population under 18, Stanford has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Stanford is $131,289. This is 82% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 63% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Stanford. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Stanford, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $295,500. Housing costs are 35% higher than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Stanford is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Stanford was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.8% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Stanford, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Stanford, Indiana?
Stanford, Indiana has a population of 472 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Stanford, IN?
The median household income in Stanford is $131,289, which is 63% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Stanford, IN?
The ACS sample for Stanford recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Stanford, Indiana?
Stanford's population is 99.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Stanford, IN?
The median home value in Stanford is $295,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.
How educated is Stanford, Indiana?
18.7% of adults (25+) in Stanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.