Town · Colorado
Stratton, Colorado
Stratton, town, in Kit Carson County, Colorado. Stratton had 644 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 656 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 716 (±132). GEOID 0874485.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
644
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 656 · ACS 2020-2024: 716 ±132
Median household income
$61,583
±$14,155 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$166,300
±$20,800 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$2,068
±$987 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Stratton and what county is it in?
Stratton is a town in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It covers 0.5 square miles of land, 1,276 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Stratton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 644 people lived in Stratton on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 656 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 716 (±132).
| Measure | Stratton | Kit Carson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 716 ±132 | 7,023 | no clear change |
| Households | 289 ±60 | 2,896 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.36 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 324 ±66 | 3,428 | no clear change |
Stratton's population since 2000
From 669 in 2000 to 644 in 2025: down 3.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Stratton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Stratton?
The median resident of Stratton is 36.3 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.3%.
| Measure | Stratton | Kit Carson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 ±5.3 | 39.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±5.0 pts | 26.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1% ±6.3 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 56.1% ±5.7 pts | 51.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.3% ±11.1 pts | 20.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.0% ±10.7 pts | 74.9% | −20.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±4.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.7% ±7.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.6% ±12.5 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±3.4 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9% ±3.9 pts | 16.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8% ±5.0 pts | 12.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.5% ±8.0 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6% ±6.8 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9% ±3.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.4% ±10.3 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Stratton earn?
Half of Stratton's 289 households earn less than $61,583 a year (±$14,155), against $70,259 in Kit Carson County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $53,843 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stratton | Kit Carson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,583 ±$14,155 | $70,259 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,469 ±$26,033 | $99,976 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,172 ±$7,659 | $41,926 | +$16,085 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.9% ±2.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2% ±3.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.1% ±1.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% ±5.6 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7% ±4.6 pts | 88.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Stratton?
Owners occupy 66.1% of Stratton's occupied homes and renters 33.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,300 by its owner (±$20,800). The median renter pays $2,068 a month including utilities, and 65.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stratton | Kit Carson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,300 ±$20,800 | $239,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,068 ±$987 | $973 | +$1,156 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 65.3% ±24.1 pts | 27.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,142 ±$84 | $1,558 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.1% ±11.7 pts | 72.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.9% ±11.7 pts | 27.4% | – |
| Housing units | 324 ±66 | 3,428 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±19.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±31.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.1% ±4.8 pts | 79.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% ±3.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±12.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% ±4.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.6% ±11.0 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±2.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Stratton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Stratton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Stratton work and get to work?
86.3% of Stratton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes.
| Measure | Stratton | Kit Carson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0% ±7.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.3% ±5.7 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8% ±4.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±11.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±2.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2% ±2.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min ±7.3 | 16.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Stratton?
No census tract lies mostly in Stratton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9624Kit Carson County | 2,572 | $57,377 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Stratton) · Census block assignment files
How does Stratton compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Stratton is the 12,181st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 179th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Stratton is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 179th | 272 |
Stratton's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Stratton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Stratton?
20 of the 57 figures for Stratton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Stratton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Stratton.