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Stratford

New Jersey · 7,040 residents · 1.57 sq mi
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Stratford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,297. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,040
−3%since 2000
from 7,271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,484 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+4%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Stratford
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,297
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,977 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,383
+49%since 2000
from $21,748 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.1%
US avg: 7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
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
$220,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(5,595)
Black7.9%(553)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(457)
Asian4.2%(293)
Other0.7%(48)
Diversity Score42.3%(2,980)
Diversity Score
42
+45%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, New Jersey?

Stratford, New Jersey has about 7,040 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stratford, New Jersey earns about $64,297 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 $220,200, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, New Jersey?

About 29.1% 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 6.9% of people in Stratford, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stratford, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Stratford, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 574 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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