Stratford, WI Demographics

A map of Stratford's Population by Race

Stratford, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,438, a decrease from the 1,581 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% 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 Wisconsin 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 14.4% in 2020 and 12.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stratford is ranked the 326th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 308th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stratford's White Population

1,342 residents of Stratford, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stratford is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Stratford ranks 298th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stratford's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Stratford's population has increased from 92.4% to 93.3%.

Stratford is more White than neighboring Edgar (91.1% White), Marshfield (89.1% White), and Auburndale (89.8% White). Stratford is less White than neighboring Fenwood (98.9% White), and Hewitt (95.7% White).

Stratford's Black Population

3 residents of Stratford, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stratford is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Stratford ranks 410th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stratford's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Black residents' share of Stratford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Stratford is more Black than neighboring Fenwood (0% Black), Hewitt (0% Black), Edgar (0% Black), and Auburndale (0% Black). Stratford is less Black than neighboring Marshfield (1.2% Black).

Stratford's Asian Population

4 residents of Stratford, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stratford is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Stratford ranks 409th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stratford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Asian residents' share of Stratford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Stratford is more Asian than neighboring Fenwood (0% Asian), Hewitt (0% Asian), Edgar (0% Asian), and Auburndale (0.1% Asian). Stratford is less Asian than neighboring Marshfield (2.5% Asian).

Stratford's Hispanic Population

78 residents of Stratford, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stratford is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Stratford ranks 291st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stratford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Stratford's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.4%.

Stratford is more Hispanic than neighboring Fenwood (0% Hispanic), Hewitt (1.4% Hispanic), Edgar (3.8% Hispanic), and Marshfield (3.5% Hispanic). Stratford is less Hispanic than neighboring Auburndale (9.9% Hispanic).

Stratford's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Stratford, or 0.0% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Stratford ranks 569th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stratford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stratford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Stratford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fenwood (1.1% Native American/Other), Edgar (0.1% Native American/Other), Marshfield (0.4% Native American/Other), and Auburndale (0.1% Native American/Other).

Stratford's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Stratford, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stratford is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Stratford ranks 598th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stratford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 69.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Stratford's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.8%.

Stratford is more Multiracial than neighboring Fenwood (0% Multiracial), and Auburndale (0% Multiracial). Stratford is less Multiracial than neighboring Hewitt (2.8% Multiracial), Edgar (4.9% Multiracial), and Marshfield (3.4% 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.