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Stanton

Michigan · 1,417 residents · 2.146 sq mi
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Stanton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,119. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,700. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
1,417
−6%since 2000
from 1,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
660 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 701 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+6%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stanton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,119
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,286 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,798
+21%since 2000
from $13,901 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$454
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+58%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,277)
Black1.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(83)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.3%(33)
Diversity Score23.6%(335)
Diversity Score
24
+84%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton, Michigan?

Stanton, Michigan has about 1,417 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanton, Michigan?

The typical household in Stanton, Michigan earns about $27,119 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 $90,700, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton, Michigan?

About 16.0% 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 26.0% 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 87 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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