About Stamford
Stamford is a small town in northwestern Texas with an estimated population of 2,952.
Officially, Stamford is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.96 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 495 residents per square mile.
📰 Stamford News Today
- Federal indictment accuses Stamford mayor of diverting $308,000 ktxs.com · Aug 14
- Stamford Mayor James Decker indicted on federal wire fraud charges myfoxzone.com · Aug 14
- Stamford mayor faces wire fraud charges - Abilene Reporter-News Abilene Reporter-News · Aug 14
- Stamford mayor accused of stealing more than $300,000 in federal wire fraud case Yahoo · Aug 13
- Chester Wayne Clinkinbeard Obituary (2026) - Avoca, TX - Tankersley Funeral Home - Stamford Legacy obituary · Aug 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Stamford Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Stamford — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Stamford
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Stamford
- OLIVER EL
- STAMFORD H S
- STAMFORD MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,952
Rank in state#501 of 1,224
Land area5.96 sq mi
Density495/sq mi
Coordinates33.0462, -99.5970