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Stratford

Iowa · 710 residents · 1.815 sq mi
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Stratford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,339. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,800. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

710
−5%vs 2000
vs 746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
391 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 411 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 45.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5666697728749771990201020202024Stratford
2024735
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,339
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,055
−29%vs 2000
vs $15,553 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$234
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $317 in 2000
US average: $450
74.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
25.3% rent
1.5
−22%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(705)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score3.8%(27)
4
+465%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.6%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.7 min
+56%vs 2000
vs 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Stratford, Iowa?

Stratford, Iowa has about 710 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Stratford, Iowa?

The typical household in Stratford, Iowa earns about $21,339 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 $32,800, and the typical rent is about $234 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, Iowa?

About 6.9% 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 6.6% of people in Stratford, Iowa 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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