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Stratford

Iowa · 707 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 $46,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,200. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
707
−5%since 2000
from 746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
390 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 411 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+12%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5666697728749771990201020202024Stratford
2024735
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,912
+73%since 2000
from $15,553 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−15%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(653)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(72)
Diversity Score
10
+1419%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, Iowa?

Stratford, Iowa has about 707 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stratford, Iowa?

The typical household in Stratford, Iowa earns about $46,250 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, Iowa?

About 13.4% 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 10.2% of people in Stratford, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stratford, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Stratford, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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