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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Stratford

Texas · 1,991 residents · 2.308 sq mi
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Stratford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,656. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $44,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,991
+12%since 1990
from 1,781 in 1990
1990 – 2025
863 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 772 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+3%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stratford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,656
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,649 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,790
+57%since 1990
from $10,679 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$429
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
77.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
22.6% rent
1.4
−10%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,766)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(296)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score32.1%(571)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(1,362)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(606)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score53.6%(1,068)
54
+67%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.4%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−22%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stratford, Texas?

Stratford, Texas has about 1,991 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stratford, Texas?

The typical household in Stratford, Texas earns about $32,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stratford, Texas expensive?

In Stratford, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,600, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, Texas?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stratford, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stratford, Texas?

About 13.8% of people in Stratford, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stratford, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stratford, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 210 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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