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Stanton

Michigan · 1,348 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 $38,920. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,200. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,348
−10%since 2000
from 1,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
628 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 701 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+8%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stanton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,920
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,636
+34%since 2000
from $13,901 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,219)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(78)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.8%(11)
Diversity Score18.1%(244)
Diversity Score
18
+41%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton, Michigan?

Stanton, Michigan has about 1,348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanton, Michigan?

The typical household in Stanton, Michigan earns about $38,920 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton, Michigan?

About 8.4% 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 27.8% 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 156 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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