State
County
Land Area (mi²)
17.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,981.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00% ()
Growth Since 2010
1.43% (736)
Stratford, Connecticut Population 2021
52,120
Stratford is a city located in Fairfield County Connecticut. Stratford has a 2020 population of 52,120. Stratford is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 1.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 51,384 in 2010.
The average household income in Stratford is $97,330 with a poverty rate of 7.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,285 per month, and the median house value is $258,400. The median age in Stratford is 42.6 years, 40.7 years for males, and 45 years for females.
Stratford Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stratfordwas:
- White: 73.06%
- Black or African American: 16.55%
- Other race: 4.83%
- Two or more races: 2.95%
- Asian: 2.36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.13%
- Native American: 0.11%
The current population of Stratford, Connecticut is 52,120 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 52,120.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 51,384.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,081 | 73.06% |
| Black or African American | 8,628 | 16.55% |
| Some Other Race | 2,520 | 4.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1,539 | 2.95% |
| Asian | 1,230 | 2.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 56 | 0.11% |
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Stratford Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,857 | 2.61 | 79.2 |
| Married | 10,047 | 3.3 | 90.8 |
| Non Family | 6,198 | 1.19 | 67.7 |
| Female | 2,892 | 3.09 | 61.1 |
| Male | 720 | 3.11 | 87.6 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,362 | 3.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,942 | 5.19% |
| High School Graduate | 11,500 | 30.72% |
| Some College | 6,637 | 17.73% |
| Associates Degree | 3,577 | 9.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,373 | 19.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,039 | 13.46% |
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Stratford Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,027 | 23,584 | 9,119 |
| Hispanic | 5,853 | 4,846 | 1,192 |
| Black | 5,548 | 4,874 | 1,488 |
| Other Race | 1,683 | 1,236 | 288 |
| Asian | 874 | 675 | 512 |
| 2+ Races | 503 | 455 | 181 |
| Islander | 30 | 17 | |
| Native American | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.58%.
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$50,096
Average Earnings
$56,090
Average Male
$43,296
Average Female
Stratford Language by Age
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Stratford Language
79.54% of Stratford residents speak only English, while 20.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.12% of the population.
Stratford Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,851 | 1,495 | 4.69% |
| Black | 8,610 | 1,326 | 15.40% |
| Hispanic | 9,338 | 989 | 10.59% |
| Asian | 1,230 | 331 | 26.91% |
| Other | 2,498 | 182 | 7.29% |
| Multiple | 1,493 | 171 | 11.45% |
| Islander | 54 | 13 | 24.07% |
| Native | 56 | 12 | 21.43% |
7.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.96%
Male Poverty Rate
9.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Stratford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stratford is Asian, with 26.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stratford is White, with 4.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.52%.
Stratford Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Stratford Married by Age and Sex
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Stratford Marriage
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 45-54.
Stratford Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,330 | 7.33% |
| Black | 312 | 4.70% |
| Hispanic | 257 | 3.72% |
| Other Race | 33 | 1.72% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 2.27% |
Stratford Veterans by Education
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3.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
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68%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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62.57%
Born in Stratford
85.83%
Native Born
14.17%
Foreign Born
5.82%
Non Citizen
8.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.83% of Stratford residents were born in the United States, with 62.57% having been born in Connecticut. 5.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52,120 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 52,120 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 52,120 | -159 | -0.30% |
| 2018 | 52,279 | -250 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 52,529 | 229 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 52,300 | -16 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 52,316 | 224 | 0.43% |
| 2014 | 52,092 | 398 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 51,694 | 254 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 51,440 | 324 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 51,116 | -268 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 51,384 | 0.00% |