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Strafford

Missouri · 2,561 residents · 3.29 sq mi
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Strafford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,964. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,100. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,561
+39%since 2000
from 1,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
778 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+9%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Strafford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,964
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,852
+40%since 2000
from $14,858 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$824
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,777)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(33)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(100)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(2,300)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(82)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other9.4%(241)
Diversity Score29.5%(756)
Diversity Score
30
+446%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strafford, Missouri?

Strafford, Missouri has about 2,561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Strafford, Missouri?

The typical household in Strafford, Missouri earns about $46,964 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 $122,100, and the typical rent is about $824 a month.

How educated are people in Strafford, Missouri?

About 14.1% 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 13.5% 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 1,395 residents, a change of about 120 percent over that period.

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