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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Stratford

New Jersey · 7,614 residents · 1.57 sq mi
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Stratford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $108,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,614
+5%vs 2000
vs 7,271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,850 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 4,631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Stratford
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,145
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,977 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,686
−23%vs 2000
vs $21,748 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $113,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $594 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+18%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(6,261)
Black6.5%(473)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(277)
Asian2.4%(172)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.2%(2,125)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(7,200)
Black4.3%(326)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(81)
Asian1%(77)
Other0.1%(11)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,166)
Diversity Score
15
−48%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.6%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, New Jersey?

Stratford, New Jersey has about 7,614 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Stratford, New Jersey?

The typical household in Stratford, New Jersey earns about $41,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stratford, New Jersey expensive?

In Stratford, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $108,000, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, New Jersey?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stratford, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stratford, New Jersey?

About 3.0% of people in Stratford, New Jersey 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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