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Stratford

California · 1,277 residents · 0.697 sq mi
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Stratford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,446. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,200. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,277
+1%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,832 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.6
+17%since 2000
from 23.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
8229901K1K1K2000201020202024Stratford
2024973
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,446
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,205 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,546
+18%since 2000
from $9,790 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.251
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction35.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance21.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical21.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,200
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(174)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino83.7%(1,069)
Asian1.3%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.1%(435)
Diversity Score
34
−23%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
35.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
44.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
51.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−59.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, California?

Stratford, California has about 1,277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stratford, California?

The typical household in Stratford, California earns about $45,446 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 $133,200, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, California?

About 3.5% 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 24.8% of people in Stratford, California live below the federal poverty line.

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