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Stratford, TX
City in Sherman County, Texas.
Population
1,326
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
575
ZIP codes
0
Stratford and its ZIP codes
Stratford at a glance
- Stratford is about 5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,286, 37% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,900 (54% below Texas).
Local data for Stratford, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stratford, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,286
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$129,900
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
31.9%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (600), German Americans (162), Irish Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sherman County. PPP loans are for Stratford.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,752
1,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$155,835
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23.4M
FY 2026, $8,395 per person
How people get to work
Stratford, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stratford, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 21°F
17.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stratford, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.7%
U.S. 11.1% +10.6 pts
Cities near Stratford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TexhomaCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| Texhoma, OKTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| CactusCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| SunrayCity | 26 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stratford, TX in?
- Stratford is in Sherman County, Texas.
- What is the population of Stratford, TX?
- About 1,326 people live in Stratford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stratford?
- Nearby places include Texhoma (19 mi), Texhoma, OK (20 mi), Cactus (20 mi), Sunray (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023