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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,438

Median Agei

47.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.3%1,342

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%78

Two or More

0.8%11

Asian

0.3%4

Black

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%29

High School Diploma

36.9%378

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%83

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%119

Associate's Degree

13.8%141

Bachelor's Degree

13.8%141

Master's Degree

3.9%40

Professional Degree

2.5%26

Doctorate

1.4%14

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

21.6%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$200,700

Median Renti

$783

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.9%500

Renter-Occupied

25.1%168

Total Units

691

Homeownership

74.9%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.4%42

$50K–$100K

6.8%34

$100K–$150K

14.8%74

$150K–$200K

19.8%99

$200K–$300K

27.6%138

$300K–$500K

15.8%79

$500K–$1M

6.8%34

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%9

2010–2019

5.9%41

2000–2009

13.9%96

1990–1999

15.8%109

1980–1989

6.7%46

1970–1979

15.5%107

1960–1969

7.4%51

1950–1959

7.8%54

1940–1949

1.2%8

1939 or earlier

24.6%170

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.2%489

Electricity

15.6%104

Bottled/LP Gas

6.1%41

Other

2.2%15

Wood

1.8%12

Fuel Oil

0.6%4

No Fuel

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,739

Mean Household Incomei

$95,491

Per Capita Incomei

$44,088

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

893

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%47

$10K–$15K

3.4%23

$15K–$20K

4.8%32

$20K–$25K

4.2%28

$25K–$30K

2.4%16

$30K–$35K

4%27

$35K–$40K

7.3%49

$40K–$45K

2.5%17

$45K–$50K

1.3%9

$50K–$60K

3.9%26

$60K–$75K

15.9%106

$75K–$100K

11.1%74

$100K–$125K

5.1%34

$125K–$150K

12.1%81

$150K–$200K

6.1%41

$200K+

8.7%58

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$420/mo

Programs in this community

202/PRAC20 homes92% occupied$420/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,739/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

68%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

32%

Who Receives This Housing

58% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

63(5.6% of civilian adults)