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Stratford

South Dakota · 72 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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Stratford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $63,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

72
−25%since 2000
from 96 in 2000
1990 – 2025
288 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.5
+22%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
325067841021990201020202024Stratford
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,250
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,329
+82%since 2000
from $10,090 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
3.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction21.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance21.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical21.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$63,300
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
36.7%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
16.7% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.0
+103%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(2)
Diversity Score8.4%(6)
8
+64%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−9%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
21.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
7.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
51.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.9%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, South Dakota?

Stratford, South Dakota has about 72 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stratford, South Dakota earns about $31,250 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 $63,300.

How educated are people in Stratford, South Dakota?

About 25.8% 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 3.4% 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 13 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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