Population 5,049 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stratford
Household size in Stratford
| Period | Stratford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Stratford is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.65 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Stratford
| Period | Stratford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Stratford is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Stratford
| Period | Stratford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.0% of households in Stratford, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Stratford
Renters in Stratford
| Period | Stratford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Stratford is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (44.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Stratford
| Period | Stratford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Stratford are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Stratford
| Period | Stratford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Stratford was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are newer than in Wisconsin overall, where the median home dates to 1974. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Stratford
| Period | Stratford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $638 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $674 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $731 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,044 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$406 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in Stratford runs $1,044 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $406 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 23.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Stratford
Bachelor's degrees in Stratford
| Period | Stratford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Stratford: 21.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Stratford
| Period | Stratford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Stratford: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Stratford
| Period | Stratford | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Stratford has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Stratford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford | 2.31 | 43.1 | 7.0% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 1980 | $1,044 | 21.3% | 94.9% | 1.5% |
| Rozellville | 2.71 | 46.3 | 5.2% | 11.2% | 6.6% | 1977 | $1,065 | 22.1% | 95.2% | 1.2% |
| Fenwood | 2.75 | 39.2 | 4.1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 1977 | $987 | 19.6% | 91.3% | 2.8% |
| Halder | 2.66 | 44.8 | 6.2% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 1983 | $1,053 | 26.6% | 94.1% | 8.6% |
| Hewitt | 2.39 | 48.6 | 3.2% | 14.5% | 5.7% | 1986 | $896 | 28.4% | 95.1% | 1.5% |
| Edgar | 2.37 | 45.7 | 6.1% | 16.7% | 3.0% | 1979 | $760 | 17.7% | 93.3% | 2.2% |
| Marshfield | 2.22 | 42.9 | 9.1% | 34.0% | 7.5% | 1972 | $884 | 26.3% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
| Auburndale | 2.51 | 48.4 | 6.3% | 12.9% | 9.1% | 1976 | $719 | 15.7% | 93.1% | 2.9% |
| Spencer | 2.56 | 37.3 | 11.2% | 21.9% | 3.9% | 1978 | $753 | 17.2% | 86.7% | 1.6% |
| Unity | 2.72 | 40.3 | 6.6% | 20.4% | 6.3% | 1971 | $858 | 11.0% | 79.6% | 2.4% |
| Blenker | 2.73 | 41.5 | 16.5% | 16.6% | 3.6% | 1962 | $793 | 13.6% | 83.8% | 16.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Stratford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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