Stratford, South Dakota facts for kids
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Stratford, South Dakota
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Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| Incorporated | 1919 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 57 |
| • Density | 228.00/sq mi (88.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57474
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-62020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267595 |
Stratford is a small town in Brown County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 57 people.
Stratford began when a railroad line was built to that spot. This helped the town grow and connect with other places.
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Where is Stratford Located?
Stratford is in the southern part of Brown County, South Dakota. The town covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
The United States Census Bureau provides information about the size of towns.
How Many People Live in Stratford?
The number of people living in Stratford has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 297 | — | |
| 1930 | 262 | −11.8% | |
| 1940 | 205 | −21.8% | |
| 1950 | 164 | −20.0% | |
| 1960 | 109 | −33.5% | |
| 1970 | 106 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 82 | −22.6% | |
| 1990 | 85 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 96 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 72 | −25.0% | |
| 2020 | 57 | −20.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2017 Estimate |
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Stratford's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 72 people lived in Stratford. These people lived in 30 different homes, and 20 of these were families.
The town had about 288 people per square mile. There were 41 housing units, which means there were 41 places where people could live.
Most of the people in Stratford were White, making up 95.8% of the population. About 4.2% of the people were Native American.
Families and Households
Out of the 30 homes in Stratford:
- About 33.3% had children under 18 living there.
- 53.3% were married couples living together.
- 6.7% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- 6.7% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- 33.3% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or with non-relatives).
About 30% of all homes had just one person living there. Also, 10% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each home had 2.40 people, and each family had 3.05 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Stratford in 2010 was 38.5 years.
- 26.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.1% were 65 years old or older.
The town had slightly more males than females. About 52.8% of the population was male, and 47.2% was female.
See also
- In Spanish: Stratford (Dakota del Sur) para niños
