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Stafford, Ohio
Village
Methodist church, State Route 145 and Main Street
Methodist church, State Route 145 and Main Street
Location of Stafford, Ohio
Location of Stafford, Ohio
Location of Stafford in Monroe County
Location of Stafford in Monroe County
Country United States
State Ohio
County Monroe
Township Franklin
Area
 • Total 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
 • Land 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,063 ft (324 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 71
 • Density 208.82/sq mi (80.67/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43786
Area code(s) 740
FIPS code 39-74300
GNIS feature ID 2399882

Stafford is a small village located in Monroe County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, the census counted 71 people living there.

A Look at Stafford's Past

Stafford overview
An overview of Stafford from State Route 145

Stafford was first called Bethel. It was planned out by John Jones in 1838. Later, a man named William Steel helped change its name to Stafford. He was from Scotland and worked to end slavery.

William Steel also helped create a good school system in Stafford. This school system was special because it allowed both Black and white students to learn together.

Stafford and the Underground Railroad

Stafford has an important history with the Underground Railroad. This was a secret network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom. Stafford was known as a "free Black" settlement because many African Americans lived there. Both Black and white people in Stafford strongly opposed slavery.

It is believed that almost everyone in the village helped protect people escaping slavery. A common route for freedom seekers went from Marietta, Ohio, through Stafford, and then to Summerfield, Ohio. These paths continued all the way into Ontario, Canada.

Where is Stafford Located?

Stafford is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live in Stafford?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1850 124
1860 197 58.9%
1870 150 −23.9%
1880 172 14.7%
1910 174
1920 158 −9.2%
1930 145 −8.2%
1940 163 12.4%
1950 141 −13.5%
1960 113 −19.9%
1970 120 6.2%
1980 98 −18.3%
1990 89 −9.2%
2000 86 −3.4%
2010 81 −5.8%
2020 71 −12.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

Stafford's Population in 2010

In 2010, the census showed that 81 people lived in Stafford. There were 34 households and 25 families. The village had about 238 people per square mile (92 people per square kilometer).

Most people in Stafford were White (93.8%). A smaller number were African American (4.9%) or Native American (1.2%).

  • About 20.6% of households had children under 18.
  • Most households (64.7%) were married couples.
  • The average household had 2.32 people.
  • The average family had 2.52 people.

The average age in the village was 47.2 years.

  • 18.5% of residents were under 18.
  • 19.8% were 65 years or older.
  • The village had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).

Famous People from Stafford

Stafford was the hometown of AIDS activist David Kirby. His life and death were shown in Life Magazine in the 1990s.

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