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Stratford

Wisconsin · 1,523 residents · 5.305 sq mi
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Stratford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,569. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,523
+1%since 1990
from 1,515 in 1990
1990 – 2025
287 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 286 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+6%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stratford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,569
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,769 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,934
+64%since 1990
from $10,908 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$391
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
24.2% rent
1.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,512)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,481)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian1.2%(18)
Diversity Score5.4%(82)
5
+309%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−38%since 1990
from 21.3 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, Wisconsin?

Stratford, Wisconsin has about 1,523 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stratford, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Stratford, Wisconsin earns about $42,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stratford, Wisconsin expensive?

In Stratford, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $73,100, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Stratford, Wisconsin?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stratford, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stratford, Wisconsin?

About 6.0% of people in Stratford, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stratford, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Stratford, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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