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Stratton

Colorado · 656 residents · 0.514 sq mi
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Stratton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,100. Households here earn about 40% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
656
−2%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,276 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
−1%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5996356707057411990201020202024Stratton
2024716
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,074
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,651
+27%since 2000
from $15,428 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+34%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(527)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(99)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other3.3%(22)
Diversity Score40.8%(267)
Diversity Score
41
+349%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratton, Colorado?

Stratton, Colorado has about 656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stratton, Colorado?

The typical household in Stratton, Colorado earns about $45,074 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 $114,100, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Stratton, Colorado?

About 19.1% 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 7.0% 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 14 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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