Census Bureau data for Stratford city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Stratford city
- What is the median household income in Stratford city?
- The median household income in Stratford city is $57,639 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Stratford city?
- The poverty rate in Stratford city is 8.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Stratford city?
- $118,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Stratford city?
- The median gross rent in Stratford city is $835 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Stratford city residents have a college degree?
- 29.8% of adults in Stratford city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,321
Median Income
$57,639
Median Home Value
$118,000
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,496 (+22.3%)
Home Value:
+$12,500 (+11.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-6.0 pp (-42.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+13.9 pp (+87.4%)
Unemployment:
+2.8 pp (+200%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,321
Median Age
36.0
Female
58.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 47.7%
Black 0.2%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 28.7%
Other 11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$57,639
±$18,297
-$18,653 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$93,681
Median Family Income
$69,750
Poverty Rate
8.0%
-2.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
11.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
1.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.0%
$10–15k
2.0%
$15–25k
11.0%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
23.2%
$50–75k
16.2%
$75–100k
10.2%
$100–150k
16.8%
$200k+
12.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
625
Owner-Occupied
82.0%
Renter-Occupied
18.0%
Vacancy Rate
20.0%
Median Home Value
$118,000
-$142,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$835
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
42.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.2%
$50–100k
20.7%
$100–200k
37.8%
$200–300k
19.8%
$300–500k
6.6%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
27.8%
2 vehicles
62.6%
3+
9.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
90.7%
5–19 units
4.0%
Mobile home
1.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.8%
1940–1969
14.2%
1970–1999
9.4%
2000–2009
10.2%
2010+
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.8%
-3.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
15.4%
Some College / Associate
29.3%
Less Than High School
6.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
-0.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.8%
Self-Employed
14.9%
Government Workers
18.2%
Private For-Profit
67.0%
Industry
Agriculture
17.4%
Transportation
14.4%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Edu/Health
12.1%
Finance
10.2%
Retail
9.4%
Public Admin
9.2%
Arts/Entmt.
5.2%
Construction
3.4%
Wholesale
1.4%
Prof. Services
0.5%
Occupation
Production
29.1%
Sales
25.8%
Management
24.3%
Construction
17.1%
Food Prep
3.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.6 min
Drove Alone
77.7%
Carpool
17.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.8%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
500
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
54.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
23.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.3%
5–9
3.3%
10–14
3.3%
15–19
11.8%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
17.0%
35–44
7.9%
45–54
3.9%
55–64
10.3%
65–74
11.4%
75–84
7.9%
85+
8.9%
Under 18: 18.8%
Working age (18–64): 81.2%
65 and over: 18.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
16.8%
Naturalized Citizen
44.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
13.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
86.9%
Asia
12.6%
Africa
0.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.5%
With a Disability
22.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.8%
Has a Computer
96.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
97.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023