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Stanton

Iowa · 689 residents · 0.948 sq mi
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Stanton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,188. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $80,400. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
689
−4%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
727 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.7
+19%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5025636246847451990201020202024Stanton
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,188
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,795
+33%since 2000
from $15,628 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(703)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(687)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score1.9%(13)
Diversity Score
2
+6%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+99%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton, Iowa?

Stanton, Iowa has about 689 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanton, Iowa?

The typical household in Stanton, Iowa earns about $52,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanton, Iowa expensive?

In Stanton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $80,400, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton, Iowa?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stanton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanton, Iowa?

About 7.3% of people in Stanton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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