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Stanton

Iowa · 678 residents · 0.948 sq mi
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Stanton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,056. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $77,500. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
678
−5%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
715 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+24%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5025636246847451990201020202024Stanton
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,056
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,167
+87%since 2000
from $15,628 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(647)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(12)
Diversity Score6.9%(47)
Diversity Score
7
+296%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+82%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton, Iowa?

Stanton, Iowa has about 678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanton, Iowa?

The typical household in Stanton, Iowa earns about $68,056 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton, Iowa?

About 23.5% 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 4.9% 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 28 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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