Stanford
City in Lincoln County, Kentucky
Stanford is a city in Lincoln County, Kentucky, with 3,640 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 942 ft (287 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lancaster, 6.7 miles NE.
- 3,640residents (2020 Census)
- 942 ftelevation · 287 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 760 / sq mipopulation density
- 40484ZIP code
About Stanford
Stanford is a home rule-class city in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States. It is one of the oldest settlements in Kentucky, having been founded in 1775. Its population was 3,487 at the 2010 census and an estimated 3,702 in 2024. It is the county seat of Lincoln County. Stanford is part of the Danville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Stanford
- Median household income
- $49,337
- Median home value
- $155,000
- Median rent
- $669/mo
- Median age
- 49.3
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Stanford had 3,640 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,640 |
|---|---|
| Density | 760 per sq mi (293 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stanford at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,640 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.79 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5318° N, 84.6573° W |
| ZIP code | 40484 |
| Official website | stanfordky.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2173110 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stanford
- Lancaster6.7 mi NE
- McKinney7.7 mi SW
- Junction City8.1 mi NW
- Hustonville9.3 mi SW
- Crab Orchard9.6 mi SE
- Danville9.9 mi NW
- Brodhead16.1 mi SE
- Burgin16.6 mi N
- Eubank17.5 mi S
- Perryville18.0 mi NW
- Harrodsburg20.0 mi NW
- Berea20.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stanford
What county is Stanford in?
Stanford is in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Stanford, KY?
3,640 people lived in Stanford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stanford, KY?
The ZIP code of Stanford is 40484.
What is the elevation of Stanford?
942 feet (287 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stanford?
Lancaster (6.7 mi), McKinney (7.7 mi), Junction City (8.1 mi), Hustonville (9.3 mi), Crab Orchard (9.6 mi).
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