CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Stratford

Oklahoma · 1,525 residents · 1.011 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Stratford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,959. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,800. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,525
+3%since 2000
from 1,474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,508 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
−8%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stratford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,959
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,206
+26%since 2000
from $11,247 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
27.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Stratford on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(1,176)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(112)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(1,171)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(41)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other17.8%(271)
Diversity Score44.4%(677)
Diversity Score
44
+482%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+1%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Stratford

Rodney
Pop 1,331
Lake Kerr
Pop 1,697
Archer
Pop 1,159
Moore Haven
Pop 1,745
Places similar to Stratford
Head to head

Compare Stratford to nearby cities

STRATFORD VS
Ada
Income$53,507+98%
Home value$169,300+203%
Population16,660+1059%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STRATFORD VS
Norman
Income$67,704+151%
Home value$250,100+348%
Population130,943+9012%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STRATFORD VS
Shawnee
Income$55,815+107%
Home value$160,100+187%
Population32,474+2160%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STRATFORD VS
Ardmore
Income$53,900+100%
Home value$170,000+205%
Population24,956+1637%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, Oklahoma?

Stratford, Oklahoma has about 1,525 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stratford, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Stratford, Oklahoma earns about $26,959 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stratford, Oklahoma expensive?

In Stratford, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $55,800, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, Oklahoma?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Stratford, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stratford, Oklahoma?

About 23.0% of people in Stratford, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stratford, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Stratford, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 121 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Oklahoma
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Stratford with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →