Stratford town, New York
Stratford town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Stratford town is a geographic entity located in Fulton County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 523. The land area covers 74.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 523 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.2 yrs | ±6.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 289 | ±68 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 633 | ±89 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 289 | ±68 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 344 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | $156,600 | ±$45,071 |
| Median Gross Rent | $813 | ±$389 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,518 | ±$21,511 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,613 | ±$8,327 |
| Poverty Rate | 27% | ±9.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 208 | ±92 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 287 | ±115 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.4% | ±10% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF STRATFORD
GUS Population: 524 (2024)
ID: 109644
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 218, STRATFORD NY 13470-0218
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GUS Population: 52,073 (2024)
ID: 139354
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SENIOR PLANNER
223 W MAIN ST, JOHNSTOWN NY 12095-2309
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LITTLE FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | GLOVERSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DOLGEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GLOVERSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GLOVERSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DOLGEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | JOHNSTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | GLOVERSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-07 | JOHNSTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LITTLE FALLS, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fulton-Montgomery Community College
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College | 22.2 mi away | 2805 State Hwy 67, Johnstown, NY, 12095-3790 |
5187623622
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KIRBY FREE LIBRARY OF SALISBURY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 105 STATE ROUTE 29A, SALISBURY CENTER, NY, 13454 |
(315) 429-9006
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Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 22.5 mi away | 420 East German Street, Herkimer, NY, 13350 |
3158672206
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DOLGEVILLE-MANHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 24 NORTH MAIN STREET, DOLGEVILLE, NY, 13329 |
(315) 429-3421
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Herkimer County Community College
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College | 23.5 mi away | 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer, NY, 13350-1598 |
3158660300
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MARGARET REANEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 19 KINGSBURY AVENUE, ST. JOHNSVILLE, NY, 13452 |
(518) 568-7822
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LITTLE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 10 WAVERLY PLACE, LITTLE FALLS, NY, 13365 |
(315) 823-1542
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GLOVERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 58 EAST FULTON STREET, GLOVERSVILLE, NY, 12078 |
(518) 725-2819
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JOHNSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 38 SOUTH MARKET STREET, JOHNSTOWN, NY, 12095 |
(518) 762-8317
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MIDDLEVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 1 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MIDDLEVILLE, NY, 13406 |
(315) 891-3655
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GLOVERSVILLE 7NW (PECK LAKE), NY US, located 11.4 miles from Stratford town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5° | 7.1° | 15.8° | 3.87" | — |
| February | 27.1° | 7.8° | 17.4° | 3.48" | — |
| March | 35.3° | 16.4° | 25.8° | 3.72" | — |
| April | 48.1° | 29.4° | 38.8° | 4.35" | — |
| May | 62.9° | 42.1° | 52.5° | 4.47" | — |
| June | 71.5° | 51.9° | 61.7° | 4.91" | — |
| July | 76.7° | 55.8° | 66.2° | 4.83" | — |
| August | 73.1° | 53.9° | 63.5° | 4.10" | — |
| September | 66.9° | 46.3° | 56.6° | 4.34" | — |
| October | 53.0° | 35.6° | 44.3° | 4.87" | — |
| November | 40.5° | 25.1° | 32.8° | 3.65" | — |
| December | 30.4° | 15.7° | 23.1° | 4.14" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroga Lake CDP | CDP | 8.3 mi | — |
| Salisbury Center CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Dolgeville village | Village | 11.1 mi | — |
| St. Johnsville village | Village | 14.8 mi | — |
| Little Falls city | City | 16.9 mi | — |
| Gloversville city | City | 17.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3603571784. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.