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Stroud

Oklahoma · 2,719 residents · 11.575 sq mi
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Stroud has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,700. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
2,719
−1%since 2000
from 2,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
235 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
−2%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Stroud
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,808
+59%since 2000
from $15,010 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(2,285)
Black3.7%(101)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(40)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(420)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(2,037)
Black2.5%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(97)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other15.5%(422)
Diversity Score47.2%(1,284)
Diversity Score
47
+210%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stroud, Oklahoma?

Stroud, Oklahoma has about 2,719 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stroud, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Stroud, Oklahoma earns about $42,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stroud, Oklahoma expensive?

In Stroud, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $90,700, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Stroud, Oklahoma?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stroud, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stroud, Oklahoma?

About 22.6% of people in Stroud, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stroud, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Stroud, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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