Stratford, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Stratford, Oklahoma
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"Peach Capital of the World"
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Location of Stratford, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Garvin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,405 |
| • Density | 1,389.71/sq mi (536.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
74872
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-70800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413340 |
Stratford is a town in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States. Before Oklahoma became a state in 1907, the town was part of the Chickasaw Nation. This area was known as Indian Territory. Many peach orchards grow in and around Stratford. In 2020, about 1,405 people lived in the town.
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History of Stratford
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Stratford was first called McGee. It was started in 1891. At that time, it was part of Pickens County in the Chickasaw Nation. This was a large area of land called Indian Territory.
In 1906, the Oklahoma Central Railroad built new train tracks. These tracks were about two miles south of McGee. The people of McGee decided to move their whole town closer to the railroad. They put their buildings on wagons and rolled them down to the new spot.
The new town was first named Walling. But by October 1906, its name was changed to Stratford.
Annual Festivals and Events
Stratford is famous as the "Peach Capital of the World." Every year, the town holds its Peach Festival. This fun event takes place on the third Saturday in July. The festival has been a tradition since 1976.
Stratford also hosts an annual rodeo and a car show. The rodeo is even older than the Peach Festival. It has been happening since 1936.
Geography and Landscape
Stratford is located in Oklahoma. It sits about halfway between the towns of Pauls Valley and Ada. You can find it where State Highway 19 crosses U.S. Highway 177.
The town covers about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Local Environment
Stratford is in a part of Oklahoma known for its rolling hills. These hills can be 250 to 400 feet (76 to 122 meters) high. The area also has oak forests and flat, rich plains.
A very important part of Stratford's landscape is its peach orchards. There are more than 400 acres (162 hectares) of peach orchards in and around the town.
Weather Patterns
Stratford's weather can change often. This happens daily and also throughout the year. However, the summer months are usually consistently hot.
During the summer, steady winds help to make the hot weather feel a bit cooler. In winter, strong winds from the north can make cold periods feel even colder.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 685 | — | |
| 1920 | 964 | 40.7% | |
| 1930 | 950 | −1.5% | |
| 1940 | 896 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,065 | 18.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,058 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,278 | 20.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,459 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,404 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,474 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,525 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,405 | −7.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 1,525 people living in Stratford. These people lived in 609 households. A household means all the people living in one home. There were also 408 families.
Population Makeup
Most people in Stratford are White, about 78.3%. About 15.5% of the people are Native American. A small number of people are African American (0.5%) or from other backgrounds. About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 32.8% had children under 18 living with them. About 43.0% were married couples living together. Some households (16.7%) had a female head of the house with no husband present. About 33.0% were not families.
About 29.1% of all households had only one person living in them. And 13.1% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older. On average, there were 2.50 people in each household. The average family had 3.09 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Stratford is spread out across different age groups. About 24.7% of the people were under 15 years old. About 12.9% were between 15 and 24 years old. The largest group, 25.8%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 21.4% of the population. Finally, 15.3% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Stratford was 33.9 years.
Income Information
In 2010, the average income for a household in Stratford was $23,581 per year. For families, the average income was $28,690 per year. The average income for each person in the town was $14,141.
About 31.9% of families and 27.8% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 46.0% of children under 18 and 10.7% of people aged 65 or older.
Notable Person from Stratford
See also
In Spanish: Stratford (Oklahoma) para niños
