Stratford, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Stratford, Wisconsin
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Location of Stratford in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.34 sq mi (13.83 km2) |
| • Land | 5.30 sq mi (13.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,578 |
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(2019)
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1,577 |
| • Density | 297.27/sq mi (114.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-77750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1574972 |
Stratford is a small village located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wausau area. In 2010, about 1,578 people lived there.
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History of Stratford
Stratford was officially planned and mapped out in 1891. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach this area. The village got its name from Stratford-upon-Avon, a famous town in England.
Geography of Stratford
Stratford is located at 44°48′7″N 90°4′26″W / 44.80194°N 90.07389°W. This means it is in the northern part of the United States. The village covers a total area of about 5.35 square miles (13.83 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.31 square miles (13.74 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.09 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Stratford
Population and Homes (2010)
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,578 people living in Stratford. These people lived in 666 households, and 433 of these were families. The village had about 297 people per square mile (115 people per square kilometer). There were also 713 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Stratford were White (98.5%). A small number of people were from other groups, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.3%) had children under 18 years old living with them. About half of the households (50.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.37 people, and the average family had 2.97 people.
The average age of people in the village was 37.3 years old. About 26.9% of residents were under 18. Also, 14% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.9%) and females (50.1%).
Education in Stratford
The Stratford School District has two main buildings for students. These are Stratford Elementary School and Stratford Junior/Senior High School.
There is also a private school in Stratford called St. Joseph's Catholic School. It teaches students from kindergarten up to 8th grade.
Stratford Public Library
The Marathon County Public Library has a branch located right in Stratford. This means local residents can easily borrow books and use other library services.
Famous People from Stratford
- Raymond Leo Burke: A very important leader in the Roman Catholic Church, known as a cardinal.
- William D. Connor: He was one of the people who helped start Stratford. He also served as the Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.
- Christian Franzen: A businessman who also worked as a state representative for Wisconsin.
- Macey Kilty: A talented wrestler for Team USA who won a world championship in 2018.
- Derek Kraus: A professional race car driver in NASCAR.
- Bob Kulp: A businessman who also became involved in politics.
- Andrew Rock: An Olympic athlete who won a gold medal in track in 2004.
- Rich Seubert: A professional football player who played for the New York Giants.
- Jack Zimmerman: A professional rapper known by his stage name, Big Zimma.
See also
In Spanish: Stratford (Wisconsin) para niños
