Staufen: population and statistics
Staufen has a population of 4,411 (2025) across 3.6 km², or 1,232 people per km². It ranks 512 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +50.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,411 residents
- 3.6 km²
- 1,232 people/km²
- 419 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Staufen ranks No. 57 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 53.2% in Staufen, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 77.6% in Staufen, compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,124 kWh a year here.
Staufen in numbers
Where is Staufen?
Population of Staufen over time
Staufen had 2,937 residents in 2015 and 4,411 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,068 |
| 2021 | 4,152 |
| 2022 | 4,174 |
| 2023 | 4,306 |
| 2024 | 4,402 |
| 2025 | 4,411 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aargau for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 501 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lenzburg (11,322 residents), 1.1 km away.
All indicators for Staufen
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Staufen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.1% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,620 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Staufen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,053 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 585 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,512 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 53.2% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 9 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.2% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 520 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Staufen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 77.6% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 149 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.2% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 942 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.0% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,451 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,126 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 186 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 572 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 804.8 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,358 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.5 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 929 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,105 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,665 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Staufen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 202 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 756 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 197 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 743 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,672 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.9% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,164 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.5% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 433 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Staufen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,015 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 814 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 230.1 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,446 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.7% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 139 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.2% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,503 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Staufen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.9% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 831 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Staufen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Staufen?
Staufen has 4,411 residents (2025), ranking 512 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Staufen?
Staufen covers 3.6 km², with a density of 1,232 people per km².
Is the population of Staufen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Staufen went from 2,937 to 4,411, a change of +50.2%.
Where is Staufen?
Staufen is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Lenzburg (district). Latitude 47.383, longitude 8.167.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Staufen?
In Staufen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 53.2% (2026), ranking 9 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Staufen?
In Staufen, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 77.6% (2026), ranking 149 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Staufen?
In Staufen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,124 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Staufen?
The nearest to Staufen are Lenzburg (1.1 km), Schafisheim (1.8 km), Niederlenz (2.3 km), Hunzenschwil (3.0 km), Ammerswil (3.4 km).