Stratford is a city located in Sherman County Texas. Stratford has a 2024 population of 1,867. It is also the county seat of Sherman County. Stratford is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -3.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,943 in 2020.
The average household income in Stratford is $81,928 with a poverty rate of 11.83%. The median age in Stratford is 38.4 years: 48.2 years for males, and 35.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stratford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 888 | 70.98% |
| Other race | 183 | 14.63% |
| Two or more races | 152 | 12.15% |
| Asian | 25 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 481 | 2.53 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Married | 282 | 2.97 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Non Family | 116 | 1.07 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Female | 62 | 3.19 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Male | 21 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
84.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 12.11% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 5.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 123 | 14.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 8.43% |
| High School Graduate | 178 | 21.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 7.72% |
| Some College | 255 | 30.29% |
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 | 530 | 514 | 164 |
| Hispanic | 304 | 153 | 25 |
| Other Race | 143 | 22 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 61 | 8 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,632 | $0 | $40,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $227,664 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,155 | $49,524 | $27,431 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,781 | $38,625 | $21,875 |
| Overall | $39,500 | $49,394 | $28,958 |
| Some College | $35,417 | $65,357 | $23,000 |
$39,500
Average Earnings
$49,394
Average Male
$28,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.96% of Stratford residents speak only English, while 32.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 530 | 102 | 19.25% |
| White | 641 | 42 | 6.55% |
| Multiple | 151 | 28 | 18.54% |
11.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.7%
Male Poverty Rate
11.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stratford is Hispanic, with 19.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stratford is White, with 6.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.24% |
| High School | 9.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,712 | $92,788 |
| Households | $51,036 | $81,928 |
| Married Families | $66,538 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,604 | $44,286 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 7.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
76.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
54.44%
Born in Stratford
86.65%
Native Born
13.35%
Foreign Born
6.08%
Non Citizen
7.27%
Naturalized
86.65% of Stratford residents were born in the United States, with 54.44% having been born in Texas. 6.08% 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 | 1,772 | -19 | -1.06% |
| 2028 | 1,791 | -19 | -1.05% |
| 2027 | 1,810 | -19 | -1.04% |
| 2026 | 1,829 | -19 | -1.03% |
| 2025 | 1,848 | -19 | -1.02% |
| 2024 | 1,867 | -19 | -1.01% |
| 2023 | 1,886 | -63 | -3.23% |
| 2022 | 1,949 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 1,948 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 1,943 | -119 | -5.77% |
| 2019 | 2,062 | -42 | -2% |
| 2018 | 2,104 | 47 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 2,057 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 2,061 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 2,055 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 2,053 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2,053 | 23 | 1.13% |
| 2012 | 2,030 | 19 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 2,011 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 2,013 | 0 | 0% |