Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford: town in Connecticut
About
Stratford is a town located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 51,384 and a population density of 2,582 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 51,660 inhabitants.
The town was created 387 years ago in 1638.
Quick Facts about Stratford
| Population | 51,660 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Different from | Stamford |
| Phone Area Codes | 203 |
| Area | 19.9 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1845,-73.1332 |
| Altitude | 49 feet / 15, 7 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1639 (387 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:38:57 (23rd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 06614 |
| Density | 2,596 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Stratford is located at 41°11'4"N 73°7'59"W (41.1845400, -73.1331700).
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Official website of Stratford
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Stratford increased by 0.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51,384 | - | census |
| 2011 | 51,840 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 52,148 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 52,127 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52,674 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,505 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,228 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 51,953 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 51,974 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 51,849 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 51,660 | -0.37% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Stratford
1Short Beach Park
CT-113, Stratford, CT 06615, United States View details
Phone: +12033854052 | Website available
2Stratford Sea Wall
53 Beach Dr, Stratford, CT 06615, United States View details
3Boothe Memorial Park
5800 Main St, Stratford, CT 06614, United States View details
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4Wooster Park
377 Ferndale Ave, Stratford, CT 06614, United States View details
5Long Beach Stratford Connecticut
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Services and Civic Places in Stratford
1Stratford Town Hall
2725 Main St, Stratford, CT 06615 View details
Website available
2YALE NEW HAVEN HEALTH
99 Hawley Ln, Stratford, CT 06614, United States View details
Phone: +18556364637
People born in Stratford (29)
People born in Stratford, including British-politician William Samuel Johnson, ice hockey player Jaime Sifers, lawyer and Yale benefactor John William Sterling, .
More notable people
- Andrew Adams (American politician (1736-1797)) he was born in 07/01/1736
- Javier Colon (American singer and songwriter) he was born in 29/04/1978
- Benjamin Silliman, Sr. (early American chemist and science educator (1779-1864)) he was born in 08/08/1779
- Gideon Tomlinson (American politician (1780-1854)) he was born in 31/12/1780
- David Plant (American politician (1783-1851)) he was born in 29/03/1783
- Edmund Beloin (American screenwriter) he was born in 01/04/1910
- Marcus Easley (American football player) he was born in 02/11/1987
- Don Sahlin (Muppet designer) he was born in 19/06/1928
- David Wooster (General of the Continental Army) he was born in 13/03/1711
- David Hawley (Continental Navy officer and privateer in the American Revolutionary War) he was born in 01/01/1741
- Joseph Platt Cooke (American politician) he was born in 04/01/1730
- Kevin Caron (American sculptor) he was born in 02/02/1960
- Loring Smith (American actor (1890-1981)) he was born in 18/11/1890
- Samuel Adams (Physician, surgeon, farmer, soldier) he was born in 01/01/1730
- Tom Penders (American baseball player) he was born in 23/05/1945
- Mark Harrison (American football wide receiver) he was born in 11/12/1990
- Stiles Curtis (Connecticut politician) he was born in 15/02/1805
- Phillip Pavia (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1912
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Stratford, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130174 | Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford | Stratford (CT) | 06615-7158 |
| 417275 | Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians | Stratford (CT) | 06615 |
| 480903 | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport | Bridgeport (CT) | 06608 |
| 128744 | University of Bridgeport | Bridgeport (CT) | 06604-5620 |
| 129543 | Housatonic Community College | Bridgeport (CT) | 06604-4704 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Stratford, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| NHV | Union Station | 50 Union Avenue | RAIL |
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| WFD | Wallingford station | 37 Hall Avenue | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Stratford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Retail Stor Post Office | Stratford (CT) | 06614 |
| Devon Post Office | Milford (CT) | 06460 |
| Nobl Post Office | Bridgeport (CT) | 06608 |
| Bayview Post Office | Bridgeport (CT) | 06610 |
| Bridgepor Post Office | Bridgeport (CT) | 06602 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Stratford, New Jersey borough of New Jersey with a population of 6,937 people.
- Stratford, Texas city in Texas with a population of 2,074 people.
- Stratford, Wisconsin village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,571 people.
- Stratford, Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 1,522 people.
- Stratford, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 692 people.
- Stratford, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 679 people.
- Stratford, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 569 people.
- Stratford, South Dakota town in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 74 people.
Other cities in Fairfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 143,525 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| Stamford | 131,397 | The second most populous city in Connecticut. |
| North Stamford | 128,278 | A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut. |
| Norwalk | 88,655 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| East Norwalk | 84,530 | A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut. |
| Danbury | 84,317 | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Greenwich | 62,769 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Fairfield | 62,215 | Town in Connecticut, United States of America |
| Shelton | 40,957 | A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. |
| Trumbull | 35,438 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Westport | 28,444 | Town in Connecticut |
| Ridgefield | 24,898 | Town in Connecticut |
| Darien | 21,693 | Town in Connecticut |
| New Canaan | 20,115 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Bethel | 19,941 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Monroe | 19,328 | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Stratford distances to largest Connecticut cities