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Stratford

County:
Sherman County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.308
State:
Texas

Stratford is a city located in Sherman County, Texas. Stratford has a 2026 population of 1,973. It is also the county seat of Sherman County. Stratford is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,946 in 2020.

The median household income in Stratford is $49,286 with a poverty rate of 8.06%. The median age in Stratford is 39.9 years: 40.4 years for males, and 36.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.0 males.

2K
Total Population
855
Density (mi²)
5 0.25%
Growth

Stratford Population

Stratford Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,97350.25%
20251,96840.2%
20241,964502.61%
20231,914-38-1.95%
20221,95210.05%
20211,95150.26%
20201,94670.36%
20192,062-42-2%
20182,104472.28%
20172,057-4-0.19%
20162,06160.29%
20152,05520.1%
20142,05300%
20132,053231.13%
20122,030190.94%
20112,011-2-0.1%
20102,013-4-0.2%

Median Age

Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 36.9 years
Male: 40.4 years

Stratford Adults

There are 1,103 adults, (294 of whom are seniors) in Stratford.

Sex Ratio

Female: 650 (49%)
Male: 676 (51%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Stratford includes 56.64% White, 8.82% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White75156.64%
Two or more races44333.41%
Other race1178.82%
Asian120.9%
Black or African American20.15%
Native American10.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races43432.73%
Other race1178.82%
White1078.07%
Native American10.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White64448.57%
Asian120.9%
Two or more races90.68%
Black or African American20.15%

Stratford Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Stratford 's average per capita income is $44,688. Household income levels show a median of $49,286. The poverty rate stands at 8.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$72,212-
Families$71,731$117,281
Households$49,286$93,670
Non Families$40,156$47,477

$44,688

Average Income

$49,286

Median Household Income

8.06%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)