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CITY · 2010 ACS

Strafford

Missouri · 2,358 residents · 3.29 sq mi
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Strafford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
2,358
+28%since 2000
from 1,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.2
+8%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Strafford
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.4%(174)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.9%(187)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.7%(204)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.5%(177)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.2%(123)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3414.5%(341)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.7%(322)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.4%(315)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 649.5%(223)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.1%(168)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.9%(69)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.3%(55)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,111 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,220
+43%since 2000
from $14,858 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+1%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Strafford on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,777)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(33)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,230)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(44)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other3.1%(73)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(12)
Dominican0.5%(10)
Salvadoran0.2%(3)
Ancestry
Irish18.7%(351)
German13.4%(252)
English12%(225)
American10.5%(198)
Italian4.3%(80)
Czech1.7%(32)
Dutch1.5%(29)
French1.2%(23)
Polish1.1%(21)
Scottish1.1%(20)
Norwegian0.7%(13)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.6%(11)
Nigerian0.5%(9)
Welsh0.4%(7)
Greek0.3%(6)
British0.3%(5)
Lithuanian0.2%(4)
Swedish0.2%(4)
Russian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+73%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married17.5%(146)
Married63.4%(529)
Widowed5.4%(45)
Divorced13.8%(115)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(223)
Married54.2%(556)
Widowed9.6%(98)
Divorced14.5%(149)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strafford, Missouri?

Strafford, Missouri has about 2,358 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Strafford, Missouri?

The typical household in Strafford, Missouri earns about $42,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Strafford, Missouri expensive?

In Strafford, Missouri, the median home is worth about $109,100, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Strafford, Missouri?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Strafford, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Strafford, Missouri?

About 19.0% of people in Strafford, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Strafford, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Strafford, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,192 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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