Town · Oklahoma
Stratford, Oklahoma
Stratford, town, in Garvin County, Oklahoma. Stratford had 1,437 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,405 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,331 (±178). GEOID 4070800.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,437
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,405 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,331 ±178
Median household income
$41,302
±$4,820 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$100,500
±$11,778 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$608
±$104 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Stratford and what county is it in?
Stratford is a town in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 1,390 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 Stratford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,437 people lived in Stratford on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 1,405 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,331 (±178).
| Measure | Stratford | Garvin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,331 ±178 | 25,860 | no clear change |
| Households | 537 ±63 | 10,110 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.25 | 2.53 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 651 ±63 | 12,081 | no clear change |
Stratford's population since 2000
From 1,474 in 2000 to 1,437 in 2025: down 2.5%. 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 34.5 years old; 27.8% are under 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 19.5%.
| Measure | Stratford | Garvin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 ±5.3 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.8% ±4.4 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.1% ±3.8 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±3.9 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.7% ±4.1 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.4% ±5.9 pts | 71.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 8.3% ±3.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 19.5% ±4.0 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±2.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 22.0% ±4.6 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.4% ±5.0 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.3% ±5.3 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.6% ±3.8 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.2% ±2.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±4.8 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±2.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 537 households earn less than $41,302 a year (±$4,820), against $58,556 in Garvin County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $42,459 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stratford | Garvin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,302 ±$4,820 | $58,556 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $53,413 ±$6,508 | $76,321 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,173 ±$3,201 | $30,455 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.5% ±7.3 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.7% ±14.0 pts | 22.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.8% ±6.4 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±2.9 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±5.0 pts | 86.9% | – |
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 54.0% of Stratford's occupied homes and renters 46.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $100,500 by its owner (±$11,778). The median renter pays $608 a month including utilities, and 19.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stratford | Garvin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $100,500 ±$11,778 | $147,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $608 ±$104 | $825 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.1% ±8.5 pts | 30.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $983 ±$105 | $1,303 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.0% ±7.1 pts | 67.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.0% ±7.1 pts | 32.3% | – |
| Housing units | 651 ±63 | 12,081 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.2% ±5.5 pts | 80.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% ±2.8 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5% ±1.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% ±4.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 do people in Stratford work and get to work?
90.9% of Stratford's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes.
| Measure | Stratford | Garvin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.1% ±5.8 pts | 56.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% ±5.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 90.9% ±4.6 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.8% ±2.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0% ±3.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min ±2.9 | 24.3 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Stratford (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6811Garvin County | 2,888 | $53,300 |
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 Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Stratford is the 8,889th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 166th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Stratford ranks 192nd of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 166th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 89th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th | 229 |
| Median household income | 192nd | 228 |
| Per capita income | 194th | 229 |
| Median home value | 179th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 214th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 40th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 198th | 226 |
| Median age | 171st | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 193rd | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 36th | 229 |
Stratford's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, 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?
18 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.