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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Stanton

California · 30,491 residents · 3.103 sq mi
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Stanton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,367. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 6,912 residents. Median home value is $170,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,491
−18%vs 2000
vs 37,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,826 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 12,054 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.1
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 30.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K35K38K40K1990201020202024Stanton
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,367
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,127 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,803
−10%vs 2000
vs $14,197 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
13.6%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $140,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $793 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
50.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.9% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+43%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(11,295)
Black1.9%(721)
Hispanic / Latino48.9%(18,285)
Asian15.3%(5,721)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.3%(28,912)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(22,286)
Black2.5%(765)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(10,034)
Asian12.1%(3,675)
Other12.3%(3,765)
Diversity Score77.4%(23,595)
Diversity Score
77
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.4%
+7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton, California?

Stanton, California has about 30,491 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Stanton, California?

The typical household in Stanton, California earns about $33,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanton, California expensive?

In Stanton, California, the median home is worth about $170,400, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton, California?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Stanton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanton, California?

About 13.6% of people in Stanton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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