Stratford is a city located in Hamilton County Iowa. Stratford has a 2024 population of 676. Stratford is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -3.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 700 in 2020.
The average household income in Stratford is $55,557 with a poverty rate of 14.88%. The median age in Stratford is 52.2 years: 51.3 years for males, and 54 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stratford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 748 | 91% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 5.35% |
| Other race | 25 | 3.04% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 342 | 2.26 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 163 | 1.13 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Married | 120 | 2.98 | 98.3 | 1.7 |
| Female | 41 | 4.34 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Male | 18 | 2.94 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 4.58% |
| Associates Degree | 49 | 8.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 7.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.2% |
| High School Graduate | 300 | 50.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.36% |
| Some College | 151 | 25.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 584 | 551 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 9.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,125 | $0 | $44,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,375 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $39,444 | $27,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,589 | $44,750 | $30,694 |
| Some College | $45,938 | $51,071 | $0 |
$42,589
Average Earnings
$44,750
Average Male
$30,694
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.38% of Stratford residents speak only English, while 0.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 689 | 102 | 14.8% |
| Black | 44 | 7 | 15.91% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 6 | 60% |
14.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.14%
Male Poverty Rate
17.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stratford is Hispanic, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stratford is White, with 14.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.73% |
| High School | 12.55% |
| Some College | 7.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Female Employed | 14.67% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,344 | $66,147 |
| Households | $45,978 | $55,557 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,625 | $40,126 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
51
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 7.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.52%
Born in Stratford
99.51%
Native Born
0.49%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
99.51% of Stratford residents were born in the United States, with 85.52% having been born in Iowa. 0.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 646 | -6 | -0.92% |
| 2028 | 652 | -6 | -0.91% |
| 2027 | 658 | -6 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 664 | -6 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 670 | -6 | -0.89% |
| 2024 | 676 | -6 | -0.88% |
| 2023 | 682 | -5 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 687 | -7 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 694 | -6 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 700 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 698 | -10 | -1.41% |
| 2018 | 708 | -7 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 715 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 717 | -9 | -1.24% |
| 2015 | 726 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 728 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 728 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 731 | -5 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 736 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 739 | 0 | 0% |