CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Stratford

Iowa · 743 residents · 1.815 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Stratford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,153. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
743
Unchangedsince 2000
from 746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
409 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 411 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+2%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5666697728749771990201020202024Stratford
2024735
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,153
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,750
+27%since 2000
from $15,553 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Stratford on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(739)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(727)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score4.8%(35)
Diversity Score
5
+608%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.2%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Stratford

Bradley Junction
Pop 631
Steinhatchee
Pop 756
Blythe
Pop 798
Jay
Pop 594
Places similar to Stratford
Head to head

Compare Stratford to nearby cities

STRATFORD VS
Boone
Income$69,222+77%
Home value$173,000+109%
Population12,471+1687%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STRATFORD VS
Fort Dodge
Income$60,649+55%
Home value$144,100+74%
Population24,837+3458%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STRATFORD VS
Ames
Income$60,991+56%
Home value$277,400+235%
Population68,220+9674%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STRATFORD VS
Perry
Income$68,910+76%
Home value$121,400+46%
Population8,208+1076%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, Iowa?

Stratford, Iowa has about 743 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stratford, Iowa?

The typical household in Stratford, Iowa earns about $39,153 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 $82,900, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, Iowa?

About 9.7% 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 11.5% 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 33 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Stratford with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →