Stamford, Connecticut

city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Stamford (/ˈstæmfərd/) is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. At the 2024 census, 136,188 people live in Stamford.[2] It the third-largest city in the state (behind Bridgeport and New Haven). It is about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Manhattan.

Stamford, Connecticut
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, One Landmark Square
Flag of Stamford, Connecticut
Official seal of Stamford, Connecticut
Official logo of Stamford, Connecticut
Nickname(s): 
The City That Works, Lock City
Motto: 
Innovating Since 1641
Stamford's location within Fairfield County and Connecticut
Stamford's location within Fairfield County and Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°03′10″N 73°32′20″W / 41.05278°N 73.53889°W / 41.05278; -73.53889
CountryUnited States
U.S. stateConnecticut
CountyFairfield
Settled (town)1641
Incorporated (city)1893
Consolidated1949
Named forStamford, Lincolnshire
Area
 • City52.03 sq mi (134.75 km2)
 • Land37.62 sq mi (97.43 km2)
 • Water14.41 sq mi (37.33 km2)
 • Urban
465 sq mi (1,205 km2)
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 • City135,470
 • Density3,601.0/sq mi (1,390.4/km2)
Demonym(s)Stamfordian, Stamfordite
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
069xx
Area code(s)203/475
FIPS code09-73000
GNIS feature ID0211129
Major highways
Websitewww.stamfordct.gov

References

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  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Stamford city, Connecticut". Census.gov. Retrieved August 3, 2023.