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Stratford

South Dakota · 58 residents (2025 est.) · 0.25 sq mi
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Stratford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $69,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
−35%since 2000
from 96 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+35%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:58 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
325067841021990201020202024Stratford
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,506
+529%since 2000
from $10,090 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+30%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$69,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
RELATED:See current rent listings in Stratford on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.4%
+47.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
35.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
40.3%
−51.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+44.8 ptssince 2017
from 55.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, South Dakota?

Stratford, South Dakota has about 62 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stratford, South Dakota?

The typical household in Stratford, South Dakota earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stratford, South Dakota expensive?

In Stratford, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $69,300.

How educated are people in Stratford, South Dakota?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Stratford, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stratford, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Stratford, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stratford, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Stratford, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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