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Stratford

South Dakota · 57 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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Stratford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $50,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57
−41%since 2000
from 96 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+22%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
325067841021990201020202024Stratford
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,017
+148%since 2000
from $10,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14%(8)
Asian3.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.7%(23)
Diversity Score
40
+678%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+90%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 78.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, South Dakota?

Stratford, South Dakota has about 57 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stratford, South Dakota earns about $60,000 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 $50,000.

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 16.7% 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 28 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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