Stratton, CO

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Stratton Overview

722
TOTAL POPULATION
405
MALE POPULATION
317
FEMALE POPULATION
127.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
78.27
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,404
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,429
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,806
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
314
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Stratton Zip Codes

Stratton Area Codes

Race in Stratton

The most populous races in Stratton are White / Caucasian (603 | 83.5%), Hispanic or Latino (113 | 15.7%), and Two or more Races (97 | 13.4%).
Race in Stratton
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino11315.7%
Native / Alaskan223.0%
White / Caucasian60383.5%
Two or more Races9713.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total722100.0%

Ancestry in Stratton

The most populous ancestries reported in Stratton are German (251 | 34.8%), Mexican (109 | 15.1%), English (86 | 11.9%), Irish (57 | 7.9%), and American (46 | 6.4%), together accounting for 76.0% of all Stratton residents.
Ancestry in Stratton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American466.4%
Australian60.8%
Belgian30.4%
Bhutanese40.5%
British50.7%
Cherokee40.5%
Czech60.8%
Dutch182.5%
English8611.9%
European101.4%
French162.2%
German25134.8%
Irish577.9%
Italian162.2%
Mexican10915.1%
Navajo10.1%
Norwegian162.2%
Osage162.2%
Polish40.5%
Scotch-Irish81.1%
Scottish81.1%
Sioux101.4%
Spanish40.5%
Swedish50.7%
Swiss20.3%
Welsh60.8%
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Immigrants in Stratton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Stratton came from Central America (22 | 3.0%), Latin America (22 | 3.0%), and Mexico (22 | 3.0%), together accounting for 9.1% of all Stratton residents.
Immigrants in Stratton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America223.0%
Latin America223.0%
Mexico223.0%
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Sex and Age in Stratton

Sex and Age in Stratton

The most populous age groups in Stratton are Under 5 Years (89 | 22.0%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (35 | 11.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Stratton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years89 (22.0%)16 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years14 (3.5%)30 (9.5%)
10 to 14 Years27 (6.7%)33 (10.4%)
15 to 19 Years19 (4.7%)1 (0.3%)
20 to 24 Years5 (1.2%)11 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Years45 (11.1%)35 (11.0%)
30 to 34 Years52 (12.8%)29 (9.1%)
35 to 39 Years22 (5.4%)20 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years11 (2.7%)14 (4.4%)
45 to 49 Years10 (2.5%)4 (1.3%)
50 to 54 Years5 (1.2%)8 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years7 (1.7%)14 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years29 (7.2%)18 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years23 (5.7%)18 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years21 (5.2%)9 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years8 (2.0%)15 (4.7%)
80 to 84 Years14 (3.5%)21 (6.6%)
85 Years and over4 (1.0%)21 (6.6%)
Total405 (100.0%)317 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Stratton

Median Family Size in Stratton

The median family size in Stratton is 3.29 persons per family, with single male/father families (20 | 10.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.5 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (10 | 5.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Stratton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple154 (83.7%)3.36
Single Male/Father20 (10.9%)3.50
Single Female/Mother10 (5.4%)1.80
Total Families184 (100.0%)3.29

Median Household Size in Stratton

The median household size in Stratton is 2.77 persons per household, with single male/father households (20 | 8.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4 persons per household. non-family households (67 | 26.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.04 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Stratton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple154 (61.4%)3.36
Single Male/Father20 (8.0%)4.00
Single Female/Mother10 (4.0%)2.90
Non-family67 (26.7%)1.04
Total Households251 (100.0%)2.77

Household Size by Marriage Status in Stratton

Out of a total of 251 households in Stratton, 184 (73.3%) are family households, while 67 (26.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 68, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 64.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Stratton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-64 (25.5%)
2-Person Households68 (27.1%)3 (1.2%)
3-Person Households38 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households42 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households14 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households20 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total184 (73.3%)67 (26.7%)

Female Fertility in Stratton

Fertility by Age in Stratton

Average fertility rate in Stratton is 397.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 560.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 91.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Stratton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years42 (91.3%)560.0
35 to 50 years4 (8.7%)100.0
Total46 (100.0%)397.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Stratton

60.9% of women with births (46) in Stratton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 42.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Stratton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years24 (57.1%)18 (42.9%)
35 to 50 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (60.9%)18 (39.1%)

Fertility by Education in Stratton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Stratton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma12 (26.1%)571.0
College or Associate's Degree30 (65.2%)469.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (8.7%)308.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total46 (100.0%)397.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Stratton

39.1% of women with births in Stratton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 83.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Stratton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2 (16.7%)10 (83.3%)
College or Associate's Degree22 (73.3%)8 (26.7%)
Bachelor's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (60.9%)18 (39.1%)

Income in Stratton

Income Overview in Stratton

Per Capita Income in Stratton is $29,404, while median incomes of families and households are $66,429 and $51,806 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income722$29,404
Median Family Income184$66,429
Mean Family Income184$95,617
Median Household Income251$51,806
Mean Household Income251$80,595
Income Deficit184$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)72239.91%
Wage / Income Gap ($)72260.09¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7220.48

Earnings by Sex in Stratton

Average Earnings in Stratton are $36,016, $42,125 for men and $25,313 for women, a difference of 39.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Stratton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male197 (62.0%)$42,125
Female121 (38.1%)$25,313
Total318 (100.0%)$36,016

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Stratton

The most common earnings brackets in Stratton are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (34 | 17.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (22 | 18.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Stratton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)7 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9992 (1.0%)8 (6.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4991 (0.5%)1 (0.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (2.0%)11 (9.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99913 (6.6%)4 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)6 (5.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)6 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)10 (8.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (3.5%)7 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (5.1%)22 (18.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99919 (9.6%)8 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99934 (17.3%)5 (4.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99910 (5.1%)5 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99915 (7.6%)7 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99926 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99912 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9999 (4.6%)4 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (12.2%)4 (3.3%)
$100,000+11 (5.6%)6 (5.0%)
Total197 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Stratton

Average earnings in Stratton are $45,938 for men and $26,250 for women, a difference of 42.9%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,750, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,250. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $39,375, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $21,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Stratton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,250$0
High School Diploma$73,750$27,813
College or Associate's Degree$51,050$21,500
Bachelor's Degree$41,250$28,750
Graduate Degree--
Total$45,938$26,250

Family Income in Stratton

Family Income Brackets in Stratton

According to the Stratton family income data, there are 51 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.7% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Stratton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00021.1%
$10,000 to $14,99921.1%
$15,000 to $24,999189.8%
$25,000 to $34,99973.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992312.5%
$50,000 to $74,9995127.7%
$75,000 to $99,9993217.4%
$100,000 to $149,9992915.8%
$150,000 to $199,999116.0%
$200,000+94.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Stratton

3-person families (30 | 16.3%) account for the highest median family income in Stratton with $102,083 per family, while 3-person families (30 | 16.3%) have the highest median income of $34,028 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Stratton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families76 (41.3%)$49,500
3-Person Families30 (16.3%)$102,083
4-Person Families42 (22.8%)$52,100
5-Person Families26 (14.1%)$84,231
6-Person Families8 (4.3%)$0
7+ Person Families2 (1.1%)$0
Total184 (100.0%)$66,429

Family Income by Number of Earners in Stratton

The median family income in Stratton is $66,429, with families comprising 3+ earners (13) having the highest median family income of $101,458, while families with 1 earner (76) have the lowest median family income of $51,200, accounting for 7.1% and 41.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Stratton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners29 (15.8%)$55,156
1 Earner76 (41.3%)$51,200
2 Earners66 (35.9%)$83,333
3+ Earners13 (7.1%)$101,458
Total184 (100.0%)$66,429

Household Income in Stratton

Household Income Brackets in Stratton

With 63 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Stratton, accounting for 25.1% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (2.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Stratton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00052.0%
$10,000 to $14,999114.4%
$15,000 to $24,9993815.1%
$25,000 to $34,99983.2%
$35,000 to $49,9994417.5%
$50,000 to $74,9996325.1%
$75,000 to $99,999218.4%
$100,000 to $149,9994116.3%
$150,000 to $199,999114.4%
$200,000+93.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Stratton

The median household income in Stratton is $51,806, with the highest median household income of $68,906 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 13 households (5.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 106 households (42.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Stratton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years13 (5.2%)$68,906
25 to 44 Years106 (42.2%)$0
45 to 64 Years57 (22.7%)$48,125
65+ Years75 (29.9%)$46,875
Total251 (100.0%)$51,806

Poverty in Stratton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Stratton

With 8.5% poverty level for males and 5.4% for females among the residents of Stratton, 6 to 11 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (22.6%) and 7 females (26.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Stratton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years7 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)7 (26.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years2 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years11 (11.3%)3 (4.7%)
35 to 44 Years5 (15.1%)2 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years2 (5.7%)2 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (5.3%)
Total34 (8.5%)16 (5.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Stratton

According to the poverty statistics in Stratton, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Stratton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years89 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 Years5 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years24 (77.4%)29 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years5 (100.0%)19 (73.1%)
15 Years7 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years14 (87.5%)11 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years86 (88.7%)61 (95.3%)
35 to 44 Years28 (84.9%)32 (94.1%)
45 to 54 Years15 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years33 (94.3%)30 (93.8%)
65 to 74 Years37 (84.1%)25 (100.0%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)36 (94.7%)
Total366 (91.5%)280 (94.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Stratton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Stratton show that 3.3% or 5 of the total 154 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.3%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Stratton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children73 (97.3%)2 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children18 (85.7%)3 (14.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (96.8%)5 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Stratton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Stratton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Stratton

The poverty data for Stratton shows that 5 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 2 of the single-parent households (6.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (14.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (25.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Stratton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (2.7%)2 (25.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (3.3%)2 (6.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Stratton

Employment by Class of Employer in Stratton

Among the 304 employed individuals in Stratton, private company employees (180 | 59.2%), local government employees (48 | 15.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (37 | 12.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Stratton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees18059.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)62.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)237.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations3712.2%
Local Government Employees4815.8%
State Government Employees72.3%
Federal Government Employees20.7%
Unpaid Family Workers10.3%
Total304100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Stratton

According to the labor force statistics for Stratton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (505), 62.2% or 314 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 4 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 96.3% or 26 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.0% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Stratton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years8 (50.0%)2 (25.0%)
25 to 29 Years54 (67.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years66 (81.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years53 (79.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years26 (96.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years17 (81.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years33 (70.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (25.4%)2 (11.1%)
75 Years and over30 (36.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total314 (62.2%)4 (1.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Stratton

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Stratton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School26 (89.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma55 (64.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree122 (77.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher46 (92.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total249 (77.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Stratton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Stratton are Community & Social Service (50 | 16.1%), Education Instruction & Library (38 | 12.3%), Management (34 | 11.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (22 | 7.1%), and Health Technologists (12 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Stratton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Stratton, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (50.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Stratton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management23 (67.6%)11 (32.4%)
Business & Financial4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 28 (56.0%)22 (44.0%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Legal Services & Support4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library20 (52.6%)18 (47.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)57 (50.9%)55 (49.1%)
Total (Overall)191 (61.6%)119 (38.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Stratton are Food Preparation & Serving (17 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (6 | 1.9%), Personal Care & Service (2 | 0.6%), and Security & Protection (1 | 0.3%).
Services Occupations in Stratton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Stratton, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (29.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Stratton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Security & Protection1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5 (29.4%)12 (70.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)6 (17.1%)29 (82.9%)
Total (Overall)191 (61.6%)119 (38.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Stratton are Sales & Related (62 | 20.0%), and Office & Administration (12 | 3.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Stratton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Stratton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related40 (64.5%)22 (35.5%)
Office & Administration1 (8.3%)11 (91.7%)
Total (Category)41 (55.4%)33 (44.6%)
Total (Overall)191 (61.6%)119 (38.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Stratton are Construction & Extraction (26 | 8.4%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (24 | 7.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (21 | 6.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Stratton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Stratton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)191 (61.6%)119 (38.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Stratton are Production (9 | 2.9%), and Transportation (9 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Stratton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Stratton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (88.9%)2 (11.1%)
Total (Overall)191 (61.6%)119 (38.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Stratton

Employment Industries in Stratton

The major employment industries in Stratton include Retail Trade (71 | 22.9%), Educational Services (55 | 17.7%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (35 | 11.3%), Construction (35 | 11.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (32 | 10.3%).
Employment Industries in Stratton

Employment Industries by Sex in Stratton

The Stratton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Public Administration (75.0%), and Educational Services (63.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Stratton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction34 (97.1%)1 (2.9%)
Manufacturing5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Wholesale Trade14 (82.4%)3 (17.6%)
Retail Trade51 (71.8%)20 (28.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services20 (36.4%)35 (63.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Public Administration1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Total191 (61.6%)119 (38.4%)

Education in Stratton

School Enrollment in Stratton

The most common levels of schooling among the 137 students in Stratton are middle school (49 | 35.8%), elementary school (36 | 26.3%), and nursery / preschool (17 | 12.4%).
School Enrollment in Stratton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1712.4%
Kindergarten42.9%
Elementary School3626.3%
Middle School4935.8%
High School118.0%
College / Undergraduate1410.2%
Graduate / Professional64.4%
Total137100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Stratton

Out of a total of 137 students who are enrolled in schools in Stratton, 7 (5.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 130 (94.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (60.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Stratton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old42 (97.7%)1 (2.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Total130 (94.9%)7 (5.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Stratton

Visual & performing arts (18 | 20.0%), social sciences (16 | 17.8%), engineering (15 | 16.7%), education (12 | 13.3%), and arts & humanities (6 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 90 individuals in Stratton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Stratton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics55.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural55.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology33.3%
Social Sciences1617.8%
Engineering1516.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology44.4%
Business11.1%
Education1213.3%
Literature & Languages11.1%
Liberal Arts & History22.2%
Visual & Performing Arts1820.0%
Communications22.2%
Arts & Humanities66.7%
Total90100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Stratton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Stratton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Stratton are males with 3 vehicles (63, accounting for 33.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (21, making up 55.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Stratton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle43 (22.5%)21 (18.6%)
2 Vehicles44 (23.0%)43 (38.1%)
3 Vehicles63 (33.0%)21 (18.6%)
4 Vehicles32 (16.8%)18 (15.9%)
5 or more Vehicles9 (4.7%)8 (7.1%)
Total191 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Stratton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Stratton are less than 5 minutes (92 commuters, 31.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (39 commuters, 13.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (34 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Stratton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9231.7%
5 to 9 Minutes3411.7%
10 to 14 Minutes3913.5%
15 to 19 Minutes165.5%
20 to 24 Minutes269.0%
25 to 29 Minutes289.7%
30 to 34 Minutes279.3%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes82.8%
45 to 59 Minutes31.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes175.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Stratton

The most common commute times in Stratton are less than 5 minutes (47 commuters, 26.3%) for males and less than 5 minutes (45 commuters, 40.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Stratton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes47 (26.3%)45 (40.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes26 (14.5%)8 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes31 (17.3%)8 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes7 (3.9%)9 (8.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes11 (6.1%)15 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes26 (14.5%)2 (1.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes22 (12.3%)5 (4.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (7.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (2.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes9 (5.0%)8 (7.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Stratton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Stratton are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (58, 32.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (32, 28.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Stratton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1 (0.6%)4 (3.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM53 (29.6%)2 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4 (2.2%)3 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM21 (11.7%)7 (6.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM58 (32.4%)5 (4.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8 (4.5%)32 (28.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM22 (12.3%)25 (22.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (1.7%)13 (11.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (3.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5 (2.8%)12 (10.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
Total179 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Stratton

Occupancy by Ownership in Stratton

Of the total 251 dwellings in Stratton, owner-occupied units account for 166 (66.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 85 (33.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Stratton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units16666.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8533.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units251100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Stratton

Occupancy by Household Size in Stratton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6425.5%
2-Person Household7128.3%
3-Person Household3815.1%
4+ Person Household7831.1%
Total Housing Units251100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Stratton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Stratton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household48 (75.0%)16 (25.0%)
2-Person Household58 (81.7%)13 (18.3%)
3-Person Household29 (76.3%)9 (23.7%)
4+ Person Household31 (39.7%)47 (60.3%)
Total Housing Units166 (66.1%)85 (33.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Stratton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Stratton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School20 (57.1%)15 (42.9%)
High School Diploma51 (83.6%)10 (16.4%)
College/Associate Degree55 (53.9%)47 (46.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher40 (75.5%)13 (24.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Stratton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Stratton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8835.1%
35 to 44 Years3112.3%
45 to 54 Years176.8%
55 to 64 Years4015.9%
65 to 74 Years3714.7%
75 to 84 Years3313.2%
85 Years and Over52.0%
Total251100.0%

Housing Finances in Stratton

Median Income by Occupancy in Stratton

Median Income by Occupancy in Stratton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied166 (66.1%)$62,500
Renter-Occupied85 (33.9%)$50,650
Average251 (100.0%)$51,806

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Stratton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Stratton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (2.4%)7 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (7.2%)4 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9999 (5.4%)13 (15.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (3.0%)3 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99937 (22.3%)7 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (15.1%)38 (44.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (10.2%)4 (4.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99936 (21.7%)5 (5.9%)
$150,000 or more18 (10.8%)2 (2.4%)
Total166 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Stratton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Stratton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011 (6.6%)3 (3.5%)
$300 to $49930 (18.1%)6 (7.1%)
$500 to $79944 (26.5%)4 (4.7%)
$800 to $99941 (24.7%)9 (10.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49929 (17.5%)14 (16.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9996 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (2.4%)27 (31.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9991 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total166 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Stratton

Housing Structures in Stratton

Housing Structures in Stratton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached22690.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments124.8%
Mobile Home / Other135.2%
Total251100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Stratton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Stratton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached157 (69.5%)69 (30.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other9 (69.2%)4 (30.8%)
Total166 (66.1%)85 (33.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Stratton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Stratton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (1.2%)9 (10.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms47 (28.3%)25 (29.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms61 (36.7%)16 (18.8%)
8 or more Rooms56 (33.7%)35 (41.2%)
Total166 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Stratton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Stratton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas127 (76.5%)42 (49.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (2.4%)3 (3.5%)
Electricity28 (16.9%)15 (17.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (4.2%)25 (29.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total166 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Stratton

Household Vehicle Usage in Stratton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle29 (17.5%)47 (55.3%)
2 Vehicles72 (43.4%)9 (10.6%)
3 or more Vehicles61 (36.7%)29 (34.1%)
Total166 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Stratton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Stratton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7294
Median Property Value$167,500$134,100
Median Household Income$46,250$11
Monthly Housing Costs$462$0
Real Estate Taxes$664$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Stratton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Stratton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00010 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9992 (2.8%)23 (24.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99951 (70.8%)69 (73.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9997 (9.7%)2 (2.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9992 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72 (100.0%)94 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Stratton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Stratton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)2 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99923 (31.9%)3 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (6.9%)2 (2.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (13.9%)23 (24.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (13.9%)15 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9993 (4.2%)7 (7.4%)
$150,000 or more7 (9.7%)33 (35.1%)
Total72 (100.0%)94 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Stratton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Stratton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x18 (25.0%)81,667 (86,879.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (11.1%)47 (50.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (13.9%)28 (29.8%)
4.0x or more36 (50.0%)12 (12.8%)
Total72 (100.0%)94 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Stratton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Stratton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80041 (56.9%)3 (3.2%)
$800 to $1,49920 (27.8%)30 (31.9%)
$800 to $1,4996 (8.3%)22 (23.4%)
Total72 (100.0%)94 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Stratton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Stratton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Stratton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years112 (94.9%)6 (5.1%)
6 to 18 Years98 (98.0%)2 (2.0%)
19 to 25 Years40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years136 (91.9%)12 (8.1%)
35 to 44 Years57 (85.1%)10 (14.9%)
45 to 54 Years17 (63.0%)10 (37.0%)
55 to 64 Years60 (89.5%)7 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total649 (93.2%)47 (6.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Stratton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Stratton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born112 (94.9%)6 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen98 (98.0%)2 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Stratton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Stratton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00060 (71.4%)24 (28.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999116 (93.5%)8 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99973 (98.7%)1 (1.3%)
$100,000 and over225 (94.1%)14 (5.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Stratton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Stratton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 668 (57.6%)48 (40.7%)
6 to 18 Years34 (34.0%)64 (64.0%)
19 to 25 Years5 (12.5%)38 (95.0%)
25 to 34 Years72 (48.6%)66 (44.6%)
35 to 44 Years22 (32.8%)38 (56.7%)
45 to 54 Years5 (18.5%)12 (44.4%)
55 to 64 Years17 (25.4%)46 (68.7%)
65 to 74 Years69 (100.0%)51 (73.9%)
75 Years and over60 (100.0%)41 (68.3%)
Total352 (50.6%)404 (58.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Stratton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Stratton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years15 (18.1%)13 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years24 (54.5%)16 (64.0%)
75 Years and over14 (63.6%)13 (34.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Stratton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Stratton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years8 (9.6%)3 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years17 (38.6%)10 (40.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Stratton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (3.6%)2 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (40.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Stratton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (6.0%)3 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years6 (13.6%)2 (8.0%)
75 Years and over2 (9.1%)5 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Stratton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (6.0%)9 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years7 (15.9%)6 (24.0%)
75 Years and over12 (54.5%)10 (26.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Stratton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (2.4%)3 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (8.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (5.3%)

Technology Access in Stratton

Computing Device Access in Stratton

Computing Device Access in Stratton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop17870.9%
Smartphone20882.9%
Tablet14557.8%
No Computing Device249.6%
Total251100.0%

Internet Access in Stratton

Internet Access in Stratton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home13553.8%
Cellular Data Only5722.7%
Satellite Internet2610.4%
No Internet3714.7%
Total251100.0%

Stratton Summary

Stratton, Colorado is a small town located in the eastern part of the state, in the county of Kit Carson. It is situated at the intersection of U.S. Highway 24 and State Highway 59, and is approximately 30 miles east of the Colorado-Kansas border. The town has a population of approximately 1,000 people, and is the county seat of Kit Carson County.

History

Stratton was founded in 1887 by a group of settlers from Kansas. The town was named after the Stratton family, who were among the first settlers in the area. The town was originally a farming community, and the main crops grown were wheat, corn, and hay. In the early 1900s, the town began to grow and develop, and the first school was built in 1906.
In the 1920s, the town began to experience a period of growth and prosperity. The Great Western Sugar Company opened a sugar beet processing plant in Stratton, and the town became a major center for the sugar beet industry. The plant provided jobs for many of the town's residents, and the town's population grew to over 1,000 people.
In the 1950s, the sugar beet industry began to decline, and the plant eventually closed in the 1960s. The town's population began to decline, and by the 1970s, the population had dropped to just over 500 people.

Geography

Stratton is located in the eastern part of Colorado, in the county of Kit Carson. It is situated at the intersection of U.S. Highway 24 and State Highway 59, and is approximately 30 miles east of the Colorado-Kansas border. The town is located in the High Plains region of Colorado, and is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies. The town is located at an elevation of 4,400 feet above sea level.

Economy

Stratton's economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including wheat, corn, hay, and sugar beets. The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Kit Carson County Museum, the Stratton Historical Society, and the Stratton Golf Course.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Stratton had a population of 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Stratton was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $41,250. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 11.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Stratton?
Total Population of Stratton is 722.
What is the Total Male Population of Stratton?
Total Male Population of Stratton is 405.
What is the Total Female Population of Stratton?
Total Female Population of Stratton is 317.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Stratton?
There are 127.76 Males per 100 Females in Stratton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Stratton?
There are 78.27 Females per 100 Males in Stratton.
What is the Median Population Age in Stratton?
Median Population Age in Stratton is 33.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Stratton
Average Family Size in Stratton is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Stratton
Average Household Size in Stratton is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Stratton?
Per Capita income in Stratton is $29,404.
What is the Median Family Income in Stratton?
Median Family Income in Stratton is $66,429.
What is the Median Household income in Stratton?
Median Household Income in Stratton is $51,806.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Stratton?
Income or Wage Gap in Stratton is 39.9%.
Women in Stratton earn 60.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Stratton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Stratton is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Stratton?
There are 314 People in the Labor Forcein in Stratton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Stratton?
62.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Stratton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Stratton?
Unemployment Rate in Stratton is 1.3%.