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Stanton

Tennessee · 418 residents (2025 est.) · 0.516 sq mi
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Stanton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $172,900. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
704
+14%since 2000
from 615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,364 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+51%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:418 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3014115216317411990201020202024Stanton
2024704
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,618
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,422 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,305
+219%since 2000
from $13,888 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.583
+13%since 2010
from 0.516 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,900
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−6%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
92
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(196)
Black67.3%(414)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(339)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(249)
Black63.8%(449)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(6)
Diversity Score58.5%(412)
Diversity Score
59
+6%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
Female
58.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+50.2 ptssince 2017
from 37.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton, Tennessee?

Stanton, Tennessee has about 704 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Stanton, Tennessee earns about $61,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanton, Tennessee expensive?

In Stanton, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $172,900, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton, Tennessee?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stanton, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanton, Tennessee?

About 14.0% of people in Stanton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanton, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 187 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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