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 $122,780 with a poverty rate of 10.16%. The median age in Stratford borough is 36.2 years: 33.6 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stratford borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,022 | 72.1% |
| Other race | 622 | 8.93% |
| Black or African American | 560 | 8.04% |
| Two or more races | 540 | 7.75% |
| Asian | 221 | 3.17% |
| 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 | 2,544 | 2.7 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 1,250 | 3.3 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 782 | 1.17 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Female | 262 | 3.44 | 74 | 26 |
| Male | 250 | 3.71 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 255 | 5.09% |
| Associates Degree | 449 | 8.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,140 | 22.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 487 | 9.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,615 | 32.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 3.33% |
| Some College | 895 | 17.87% |
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 | 3,748 | 3,495 | 1,344 |
| Hispanic | 553 | 460 | 94 |
| Other Race | 388 | 295 | 55 |
| Black | 358 | 325 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 334 | 316 | 66 |
| Asian | 155 | 130 | 87 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.61%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,667 | $60,855 | $60,529 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,107 | $80,977 | $85,833 |
| High School Graduate | $52,667 | $68,854 | $42,800 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,102 | $36,760 | $32,206 |
| Overall | $57,168 | $64,939 | $46,786 |
| Some College | $49,911 | $65,463 | $37,255 |
$57,168
Average Earnings
$64,939
Average Male
$46,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.62% of Stratford borough residents speak only English, while 15.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,884 | 407 | 8.33% |
| Black | 552 | 153 | 27.72% |
| Other | 622 | 130 | 20.9% |
| Hispanic | 892 | 68 | 7.62% |
| Multiple | 522 | 8 | 1.53% |
10.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.36%
Male Poverty Rate
8.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stratford borough is Black, with 27.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stratford borough is Multiple, with 1.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.94% |
| High School | 10.57% |
| Some College | 5.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Male Employed | 9.69% |
| Female Employed | 1.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,700 | $145,953 |
| Households | $100,735 | $122,780 |
| Married Families | $135,930 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,451 | $60,230 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
237
Number of Veterans
214
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| World War II | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 4.52% |
| Black | 34 | 8.85% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 4.91% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
56.8%
Born in Stratford borough
90.17%
Native Born
9.83%
Foreign Born
5.66%
Non Citizen
4.18%
Naturalized
90.17% of Stratford borough residents were born in the United States, with 56.8% having been born in New Jersey. 5.66% 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% |