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Stratton

Ohio · 257 residents (2025 est.) · 0.537 sq mi
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Stratton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,750. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,100. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
240
−13%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
447 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 516 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+13%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:257 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2262693133564001990201020202024Stratton
2024240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,750
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,179 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,925
+124%since 2000
from $16,967 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
+11%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+45%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(270)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.8%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(231)
Black2.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score9.1%(22)
Diversity Score
9
+47%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+105%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratton, Ohio?

Stratton, Ohio has about 240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stratton, Ohio?

The typical household in Stratton, Ohio earns about $39,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stratton, Ohio expensive?

In Stratton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $57,100, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Stratton, Ohio?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stratton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stratton, Ohio?

About 25.0% of people in Stratton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stratton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Stratton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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