Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Stratford, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,326

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

49.7%659

White

48.6%644

Asian

0.9%12

Two or More

0.7%9

Black

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%25

High School Diploma

18.6%177

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%65

Some College (1+ yr)

19.8%189

Associate's Degree

4.3%41

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%156

Master's Degree

15.5%148

HS or Higher

84.1%

BA or Higher

31.9%

Graduate+

15.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$129,900

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.2%393

Renter-Occupied

20.8%103

Total Units

641

Homeownership

79.2%

Vacancy Rate

22.6%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%7

2000–2009

9.7%62

1980–1989

8%51

1970–1979

12.2%78

1960–1969

21.5%138

1950–1959

20.1%129

1940–1949

10.8%69

1939 or earlier

16.7%107

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69%342

Electricity

31%154

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,286

Mean Household Incomei

$93,670

Per Capita Incomei

$42,573

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

678

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

23517.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

196

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

664

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

39(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured