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Stratford

New Jersey · 6,981 residents · 1.57 sq mi
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Stratford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,309. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $180,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
6,981
−4%since 2000
from 7,271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,446 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Stratford
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,309
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,977 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,015
+75%since 2000
from $21,748 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(4,935)
Black9.8%(684)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(712)
Asian4.7%(327)
Other1.5%(104)
Diversity Score55.4%(3,870)
Diversity Score
55
+90%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+74%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, New Jersey?

Stratford, New Jersey has about 6,981 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stratford, New Jersey earns about $78,309 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 $180,900, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, New Jersey?

About 36.0% 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 10.8% 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 633 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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