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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Stratford

South Dakota · 85 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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Stratford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,813. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

85
−11%vs 2000
vs 96 in 2000
1990 – 2025
43.5
+38%vs 2000
vs 31.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Age distribution, 1990
Under 57.1%(6)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 94.7%(4)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.4%(8)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 195.9%(5)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.4%(2)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3414.1%(12)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 448.2%(7)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5422.4%(19)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 648.2%(7)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 744.7%(4)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 849.4%(8)
US avg: 4%
85 and over3.5%(3)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,813
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,495
−26%vs 2000
vs $10,090 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.4%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$317
vs $0 in 2000
US average: $450
64.3%
−13.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
35.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
German46.8%(29)
Norwegian14.5%(9)
Dutch8.1%(5)
American4.8%(3)
English3.2%(2)
Polish3.2%(2)
Irish1.6%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Dutch population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

8.3%
−14.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.0%
−30.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.5%(12)
Married43.8%(14)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced18.8%(6)
Women 15+
Never married27.3%(6)
Married63.6%(14)
Widowed4.5%(1)
Divorced4.5%(1)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, South Dakota?

Stratford, South Dakota has about 85 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Stratford, South Dakota earns about $22,813 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 $14,999, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, South Dakota?

About 8.3% 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 22.4% of people in Stratford, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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