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Stratford

California · 973 residents · 0.70 sq mi
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With 973 people, Stratford is a city in California. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 31.6% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Households here earn about 37% less than in California as a whole. The foreign-born share is 24%. The population has fallen 23% since 2000.

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

973
−23%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
2000 – 2024
1,396 / sq mi
−20%since 2009
from 1,743 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
36.8
+56%since 2000
from 23.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.70 sq mi
Population, 20002024
8229901K1K1K2000201020202024Stratford
2024973
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(61)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(38)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.1%(108)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.1%(108)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.8%(76)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.8%(76)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4422.4%(218)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.6%(74)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.8%(115)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.8%(86)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.3%(13)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$62,639
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,205 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
31.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$289,200
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
61.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
38.4% rent
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.97 people
−22%since 2009
from 5.06 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+86.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.6
+77%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19%(240)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino75.9%(960)
Asian1.7%(22)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82.8%(806)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(13)
36
+47%since 2009
from 25 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican82.8%(806)
Ancestry
Portuguese6.5%(63)
Irish5%(49)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+82%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
67.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
27.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
60.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
60.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
6.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
10.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
54.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
24.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
16.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
20.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2013
from 44.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
94.7%
+44.9 ptssince 2017
from 49.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
95.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
30.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 25.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
69.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 73.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married56.6%(197)
Married19.5%(68)
Widowed10.9%(38)
Divorced12.9%(45)
Women 15+
Never married51.2%(214)
Married27%(113)
Widowed14.6%(61)
Divorced7.2%(30)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

20.3%
−24.1 ptssince 2013
from 44.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
23.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
6.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
10.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
50.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
27.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
58.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(38)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 38 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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