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Stratton

Colorado · 644 residents (2025 est.) · 0.514 sq mi
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Stratton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
716
+7%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,393 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−9%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:644 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5996356707057411990201020202024Stratton
2024716
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,583
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,172
+160%since 2000
from $15,428 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+39%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,068
+184%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+42%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(638)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69%(494)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(174)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(48)
Diversity Score57.6%(412)
Diversity Score
58
+533%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% 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
2.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2016
from 7.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratton, Colorado?

Stratton, Colorado has about 716 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stratton, Colorado?

The typical household in Stratton, Colorado earns about $61,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stratton, Colorado expensive?

In Stratton, Colorado, the median home is worth about $166,300, and the typical rent is about $2,068 a month.

How educated are people in Stratton, Colorado?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stratton, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stratton, Colorado?

About 3.9% of people in Stratton, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stratton, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Stratton, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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