Stratford, NJ Demographics

A map of Stratford's Population by Race

Stratford, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,018, a less than 1% change from the 6,981 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% White, 13.4% Hispanic, 7.4% Black, 2.4% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, and 2.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stratford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stratford has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stratford, that probability was 47.6% in 2020 and 45.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stratford is ranked the 232nd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Stratford was ranked the 232nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stratford's White Population

5,084 residents of Stratford, or 72.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stratford is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Stratford ranks 414th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stratford's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Stratford's population has increased from 70.7% to 72.4%.

Stratford is more White than neighboring Hi-Nella (38.4% White), Somerdale (48.5% White), Echelon (56.1% White), and Lindenwold (27.5% White). Stratford is less White than neighboring Laurel Springs (77.3% White).

Stratford's Black Population

522 residents of Stratford, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stratford is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Stratford ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stratford's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Black residents' share of Stratford's population has decreased from 9.8% to 7.4%.

Stratford is more Black than neighboring Laurel Springs (5.4% Black). Stratford is less Black than neighboring Hi-Nella (11.2% Black), Somerdale (31.9% Black), Echelon (9.1% Black), and Lindenwold (33.1% Black).

Stratford's Asian Population

164 residents of Stratford, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stratford is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Stratford ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stratford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.8%. Asian residents' share of Stratford's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.3%.

Stratford is less Asian than neighboring Hi-Nella (11.5% Asian), Laurel Springs (4.4% Asian), Somerdale (3.9% Asian), Echelon (25.5% Asian), and Lindenwold (3.3% Asian).

Stratford's Hispanic Population

939 residents of Stratford, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stratford is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Stratford ranks 319th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stratford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Stratford's population has increased from 10.2% to 13.4%.

Stratford is more Hispanic than neighboring Laurel Springs (10% Hispanic), Somerdale (11% Hispanic), and Echelon (4.4% Hispanic). Stratford is less Hispanic than neighboring Hi-Nella (31.1% Hispanic), and Lindenwold (29.8% Hispanic).

Stratford's Native American/Other Population

138 residents of Stratford, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stratford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Stratford ranks 254th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stratford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 181.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stratford's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.0%.

Stratford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hi-Nella (0% Native American/Other), Laurel Springs (0% Native American/Other), Somerdale (0% Native American/Other), Echelon (1% Native American/Other), and Lindenwold (0.4% Native American/Other).

Stratford's Multiracial Population

171 residents of Stratford, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stratford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Stratford ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stratford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Stratford's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.4%.

Stratford is less Multiracial than neighboring Hi-Nella (7.8% Multiracial), Laurel Springs (2.9% Multiracial), Somerdale (4.6% Multiracial), Echelon (4% Multiracial), and Lindenwold (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.