Stanaford is a census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,215 at the 2020 census.
The community was named after nearby Stanaford Branch.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km); 1.9 square miles (4.9 km) of this is land, and 0.02 square miles (0.04 km) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Stanaford has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.
Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 1,443 people, 595 households, and 449 families living in the CDP. The population density was 768.2 people per square mile (296.4/km). There were 638 housing units at an average density of 339.6/sq mi (131.0/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.18% White, 9.42% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.76% from other races, and 1.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90%.