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Stratford

California · 1,121 residents · 0.697 sq mi
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Stratford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,865. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,400. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,121
−11%since 2000
from 1,264 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,608 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.0
+27%since 2000
from 23.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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2024973
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,865
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,418
+57%since 2000
from $9,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,190
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(122)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino86.5%(970)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.1%(292)
Diversity Score
26
−41%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
48.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+105%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−42.5 ptssince 2013
from 55.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, California?

Stratford, California has about 1,121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stratford, California?

The typical household in Stratford, California earns about $67,865 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 $103,400, and the typical rent is about $1,190 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, California?

About 5.1% 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 22.0% 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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