Stratford Downtown, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,758
Population
2,790/sq mi density
$73,875
Median Income
$39,242 per capita
$291,300
Home Value
$481,662 Zillow
$1,245
Median Rent
43.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,875 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$291,300 home value, $1,245/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,758
Census 2023
Population Density
2,790
per square mile
Land Area
0.6
square miles (1.6 km²)
Median Age
44.8 yrs
15% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 16% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
70.7%
Black
16%
Hispanic
5.6%
Asian
6.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 82.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
82.7%
Spanish
13.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
11.1%
Veterans
4.2%
30% below US avg (6%)
Disability
21.8%
68% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.2%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.8%
21% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.515
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,758 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,790 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.9% |
| Female | 48.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.7% |
| Black or African American | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
Language
| English Only | 82.7% |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 11.1% |
| Veterans | 4.2% |
| Disability | 21.8% |
| Health Insurance | 93.2% |
| Uninsured | 6.8% |
| Broadband Access | 90.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.515 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |