Stratford borough is located in Camden County New Jersey. Stratford borough has a 2024 population of 7,037. Stratford borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,969 in 2020.
The average household income in Stratford borough is $116,325 with a poverty rate of 9.4%. The median age in Stratford borough is 39.6 years: 35.8 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stratford borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,264 | 75.61% |
| Other race | 580 | 8.33% |
| Black or African American | 496 | 7.12% |
| Two or more races | 427 | 6.13% |
| Asian | 195 | 2.8% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,612 | 2.63 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 1,400 | 3.22 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 773 | 1.19 | 52 | 48 |
| Female | 288 | 3.51 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Male | 151 | 2.87 | 49 | 51 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 207 | 4.09% |
| Associates Degree | 406 | 8.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,341 | 26.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 537 | 10.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,672 | 33.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 3.69% |
| Some College | 711 | 14.05% |
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 | 3,871 | 3,657 | 1,554 |
| Hispanic | 560 | 429 | 112 |
| Black | 331 | 312 | 78 |
| Other Race | 319 | 207 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 316 | 294 | 68 |
| Asian | 150 | 143 | 94 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,528 | $62,875 | $54,130 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,051 | $79,031 | $80,842 |
| High School Graduate | $48,229 | $65,463 | $39,297 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,816 | $36,369 | $29,250 |
| Overall | $56,403 | $64,715 | $43,811 |
| Some College | $56,154 | $76,250 | $38,508 |
$56,403
Average Earnings
$64,715
Average Male
$43,811
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.41% of Stratford borough residents speak only English, while 15.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,028 | 352 | 7% |
| Black | 477 | 143 | 29.98% |
| Other | 580 | 137 | 23.62% |
| Hispanic | 920 | 88 | 9.57% |
| Multiple | 410 | 13 | 3.17% |
9.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.14%
Male Poverty Rate
7.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stratford borough is Black, with 29.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stratford borough is Multiple, with 3.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.78% |
| High School | 7.44% |
| Some College | 5.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.27% |
| Male Employed | 10.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.01% |
| Female Employed | 1.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,170 | $139,898 |
| Households | $89,200 | $116,325 |
| Married Families | $131,337 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,693 | $54,436 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
310
Number of Veterans
281
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 97 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| World War II | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 252 | 5.87% |
| Black | 36 | 10.59% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 6.71% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
56.59%
Born in Stratford borough
90.79%
Native Born
9.21%
Foreign Born
4.44%
Non Citizen
4.77%
Naturalized
90.79% of Stratford borough residents were born in the United States, with 56.59% having been born in New Jersey. 4.44% 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 | 7,222 | 37 | 0.51% |
| 2028 | 7,185 | 37 | 0.52% |
| 2027 | 7,148 | 37 | 0.52% |
| 2026 | 7,111 | 37 | 0.52% |
| 2025 | 7,074 | 37 | 0.53% |
| 2024 | 7,037 | 37 | 0.53% |
| 2023 | 7,000 | 37 | 0.53% |
| 2022 | 6,963 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 6,964 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 6,969 | 14 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 6,955 | -12 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 6,967 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 6,968 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 6,978 | -7 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,985 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 6,982 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 6,999 | -38 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 7,037 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 7,031 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 7,046 | 0 | 0% |