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Stratford

California · 973 residents · 0.697 sq mi
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Stratford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,639. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 291 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $289,200. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
973
−23%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,396 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+56%since 2000
from 23.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
8229901K1K1K2000201020202024Stratford
2024973
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,639
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,205 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,174
+126%since 2000
from $9,790 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+47%since 2010
from 0.251 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing46.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction46.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,200
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+86.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+94%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19%(240)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino75.9%(960)
Asian1.7%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.4%(562)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82.8%(806)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(13)
Diversity Score36.1%(351)
Diversity Score
36
−19%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+82%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
24.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−53.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.3%
−35.3 ptssince 2013
from 55.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+44.9 ptssince 2017
from 49.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 25.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
69.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 73.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, California?

Stratford, California has about 973 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stratford, California?

The typical household in Stratford, California earns about $62,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stratford, California expensive?

In Stratford, California, the median home is worth about $289,200.

How educated are people in Stratford, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stratford, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stratford, California?

About 31.6% of people in Stratford, California live below the federal poverty line.

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