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Stanton

Nebraska · 1,520 residents · 1.739 sq mi
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Stanton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,917. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,520
−7%since 2000
from 1,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
874 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 936 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+5%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stanton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,917
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,462 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,515
+81%since 2000
from $14,637 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,564)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(39)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(116)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,406)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(48)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.3%(20)
Diversity Score12.9%(196)
Diversity Score
13
+81%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton, Nebraska?

Stanton, Nebraska has about 1,520 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Stanton, Nebraska earns about $62,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanton, Nebraska expensive?

In Stanton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $104,000, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton, Nebraska?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stanton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanton, Nebraska?

About 4.9% of people in Stanton, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanton, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanton, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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