Stamford, Connecticut

Stamford (/ˈstæmfərd/) is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the US Census Bureau, the population of the city is 129,775 in 2018.[4] It the third-largest city in the state (behind Bridgeport and New Haven). It is about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Manhattan.

Stamford, Connecticut
City
Clockwise, from top: Downtown Stamford, Harbor Point, Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Stamford Center for the Arts, Fish Church, One Stamford Forum, Stamford Transportation Center, Old Town Hall, and One Landmark Square
Clockwise, from top: Downtown Stamford, Harbor Point, Stamford Museum & Nature Center, Stamford Center for the Arts, Fish Church, One Stamford Forum, Stamford Transportation Center, Old Town Hall, and One Landmark Square
Flag of Stamford, Connecticut
Flag
Official seal of Stamford, Connecticut
Seal
Official logo of Stamford, Connecticut
Nickname(s): 
Innovating Since 1641, Stamvegas, The City That Works, Lock City
Interactive map outlining Stamford, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°03′10″N 73°32′20″W
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyFairfield
Metropolitan Statistical AreaBridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk
Settled (town)1641
Incorporated (city)1893
Consolidated1949
Named forStamford, Lincolnshire
Government
 • TypeMayor-Board of representatives
 • MayorDavid Martin (D)
Area
 • City52.1 sq mi (134.9 km2)
 • Land37.7 sq mi (97.9 km2)
 • Water14.3 sq mi (37.0 km2)
 • Urban
465 sq mi (1,205 km2)
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2010)[1][2]
 • City122,643
 • Estimate 
(2018)[3]
129,775
 • Density3,180/sq mi (1,226/km2)
 • Metro
916,829
Demonym(s)Stamfordian, Stamfordite
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
069xx
Area code203/475
FIPS code09-73000
GNIS feature ID0211129
Major highways
Commuter Rail
Websitewww.stamfordct.gov

References
  1. "Connecticut population in 2010" (CSV). 2011 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. March 2011. Retrieved July 9, 2007.
  2. "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Stamford city, Connecticut". Census.gov. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  4. "census.gov".


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