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Stratton, CO


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Stratton, Colorado

Stratton, Colorado, in Kit Carson county, is 120 miles E of Aurora, Colorado. The town has a population of 669.

The People and Families of Stratton

In Stratton, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stratton had a median family income of $36,964.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Stratton Housing

Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Stratton. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Stratton, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Stratton tends to be by car. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Stratton, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Stratton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Stratton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Stratton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Stratton, CO

Comparing Stratton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population85
Age of the Population79
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Men53
Racial Diversity51
Female Share of the Population37
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults53
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home41
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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