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Stratford

Iowa · 698 residents (2025 est.) · 1.815 sq mi
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Stratford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,300. With a median age of 60.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
735
−1%since 2000
from 746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 411 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.8
+34%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:698 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5666697728749771990201020202024Stratford
2024735
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,875
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,868
+92%since 2000
from $15,553 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+10%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(739)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(638)
Black6.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2%(15)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other3.9%(29)
Diversity Score30%(221)
Diversity Score
30
+4360%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, Iowa?

Stratford, Iowa has about 735 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stratford, Iowa?

The typical household in Stratford, Iowa earns about $47,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stratford, Iowa expensive?

In Stratford, Iowa, the median home is worth about $89,300, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, Iowa?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stratford, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stratford, Iowa?

About 9.0% of people in Stratford, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stratford, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Stratford, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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