Stamford
City in Haskell County, Texas

Stamford is a city in Haskell County, Texas, with 2,907 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,614 ft (492 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Haskell, 11.1 miles NW.
- 2,907residents (2020 Census)
- 1,614 ftelevation · 492 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.4 km²
- 488 / sq mipopulation density
- 79521ZIP code
About Stamford
Stamford is a city on the border of Jones and Haskell counties in west-central Texas, United States. The population was 2,907 at the 2020 census. Henry McHarg, president of the Texas Central Railroad, named the site in 1900 for his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut. The city is home to the Texas Cowboy Reunion.
Stamford is on US 277 and SH 6. Most of the city is in Jones County. The portion of the city within Jones County is part of the Abilene Metro Area.
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Living in Stamford
- Median household income
- $46,940
- Median home value
- $64,700
- Median rent
- $896/mo
- Median age
- 32.7
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Stamford had 2,907 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,907 |
|---|---|
| Density | 488 per sq mi (188 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stamford at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Haskell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,907 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.96 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Water area | 6.95 sq mi (18.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0462° N, 99.5970° W |
| ZIP code | 79521 |
| Official website | stamfordcoc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4869980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stamford
- Haskell11.1 mi NW
- Lueders17.1 mi S
- Rule19.5 mi NW
- Weinert19.7 mi N
- Rochester23.8 mi NW
- Throckmorton25.9 mi E
- Anson26.6 mi SW
- O'Brien27.1 mi NW
- Munday27.7 mi N
- Albany28.1 mi SE
- Knox City28.6 mi NW
- Goree29.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stamford
What county is Stamford in?
Stamford is in Haskell County, Texas.
What is the population of Stamford, TX?
2,907 people lived in Stamford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stamford, TX?
The ZIP code of Stamford is 79521.
What is the elevation of Stamford?
1,614 feet (492 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stamford?
Haskell (11.1 mi), Lueders (17.1 mi), Rule (19.5 mi), Weinert (19.7 mi), Rochester (23.8 mi).
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