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Stanton

Kentucky · 2,733 residents · 2.276 sq mi
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Stanton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,494. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,000. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
2,733
−10%since 2000
from 3,029 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,201 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Stanton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,494
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,307
+6%since 2000
from $13,521 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+42%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,978)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(22)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(90)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,658)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(32)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other1.2%(33)
Diversity Score7.7%(210)
Diversity Score
8
+160%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton, Kentucky?

Stanton, Kentucky has about 2,733 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Stanton, Kentucky earns about $26,494 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanton, Kentucky expensive?

In Stanton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $88,000, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton, Kentucky?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stanton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanton, Kentucky?

About 29.0% of people in Stanton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanton, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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