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Stratford, TX


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Stratford, Texas

Stratford, Texas, in Sherman county, is 78 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 229 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city has a population of 1,991.

The People and Families of Stratford

In Stratford, about 67% of adults are married. Stratford is considered a city for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stratford had a median family income of $37,955.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Stratford ($200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Stratford Housing

About 79% of housing units in Stratford are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Stratford, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Stratford Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Stratford Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Stratford, TX

Comparing Stratford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Senior Citizens57
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population46
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime68
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