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Stanton

Michigan · 1,383 residents (2025 est.) · 2.146 sq mi
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Stanton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,900. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,285
−15%since 2000
from 1,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
599 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 701 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+39%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,383 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stanton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,540
+48%since 2000
from $13,901 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−25%since 2010
from 0.527 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,401)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(73)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(193)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(1,141)
Black3.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(22)
Diversity Score25.8%(332)
Diversity Score
26
+101%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 21.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton, Michigan?

Stanton, Michigan has about 1,285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanton, Michigan?

The typical household in Stanton, Michigan earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanton, Michigan expensive?

In Stanton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $114,900, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton, Michigan?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Stanton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanton, Michigan?

About 31.2% of people in Stanton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanton, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanton, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 219 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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