Borough · New Jersey
Stratford, New Jersey
Stratford, borough, in Camden County, New Jersey. Stratford had 7,200 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,981 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,018 (±34). GEOID 3471220.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,200
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,981 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,018 ±34
Median household income
$98,427
±$11,923 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$273,800
±$12,829 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,190
±$95 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Stratford and what county is it in?
Stratford is a borough in Camden County, New Jersey. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 4,446 residents per square mile in 2020.
Stratford is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Stratford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,200 people lived in Stratford on July 1, 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 6,981 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,018 (±34).
| Measure | Stratford | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,018 ±34 | 527,257 | +47 |
| Households | 2,605 ±189 | 202,540 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.20 | 2.57 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,628 ±190 | 213,774 | no clear change |
Stratford's population since 2000
From 7,271 in 2000 to 7,200 in 2025: down 1.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Stratford 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 Stratford?
The median resident of Stratford is 35.6 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.4%. 7.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stratford | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±3.6 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% ±2.9 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.3% ±2.0 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Male | 51.3% ±2.9 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.4% ±4.6 pts | 19.2% | +6.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.4% ±6.1 pts | 52.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±3.2 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.9% ±2.7 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.9% ±5.0 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±1.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±3.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±2.3 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0% ±3.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.3% ±5.6 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.8% ±3.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.4% ±2.3 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Stratford earn?
Half of Stratford's 2,605 households earn less than $98,427 a year (±$11,923), against $88,755 in Camden County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $98,058 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stratford | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,427 ±$11,923 | $88,755 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $127,873 ±$16,297 | $116,844 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,681 ±$6,129 | $45,500 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8% ±3.8 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6% ±11.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.3% ±3.9 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±3.5 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6% ±5.1 pts | 92.2% | – |
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 Stratford?
Owners occupy 69.1% of Stratford's occupied homes and renters 30.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $273,800 by its owner (±$12,829). The median renter pays $1,190 a month including utilities, and 38.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stratford | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $273,800 ±$12,829 | $287,100 | +$53,383 |
| Median gross rent | $1,190 ±$95 | $1,402 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.9% ±15.1 pts | 44.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,212 ±$100 | $2,225 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.1% ±5.8 pts | 64.7% | −8.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.9% ±5.8 pts | 35.3% | – |
| Housing units | 2,628 ±190 | 213,774 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±4.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.8% ±4.9 pts | 54.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±2.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2% ±3.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.9% ±4.1 pts | 10.6% | – |
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 Stratford building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Stratford in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
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 Stratford work and get to work?
72.4% of Stratford's workers drive alone and 12.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Stratford | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.1% ±4.0 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±2.1 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.4% ±5.1 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±4.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.2% ±2.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.0% ±3.4 pts | 15.5% | +8.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.3 min ±2.5 | 27.4 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 Stratford?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Stratford (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $73,750 (Tract 6080.01) to $101,823 (Tract 6112).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6080.01Camden County | 3,442 | $73,750 |
| Tract 6112Camden County | 4,431 | $101,823 |
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 Stratford) · Census block assignment files
How does Stratford compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Stratford is the 3,999th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 158th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Stratford ranks 509th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 158th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 151st | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 174th | 787 |
| Median household income | 509th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 519th | 785 |
| Median home value | 662nd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 661st | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 136th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 570th | 780 |
| Median age | 728th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 546th | 777 |
| Work from home | 514th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 401st | 787 |
Stratford's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Stratford 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 Stratford?
12 of the 57 figures for Stratford 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 Stratford 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 Stratford.