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Stanton

Tennessee · 417 residents · 0.516 sq mi
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Stanton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,076. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 198 residents. 10% 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 $77,900. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
417
−32%since 2000
from 615 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
808 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+57%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3014115216317411990201020202024Stanton
2024704
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,076
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,422 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,474
+76%since 2000
from $13,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
49.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−48%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29%(121)
Black68.6%(286)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.2%(9)
Diversity Score56.3%(235)
Diversity Score
56
+2%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−52.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
Female
57.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton, Tennessee?

Stanton, Tennessee has about 417 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Stanton, Tennessee earns about $50,076 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 $77,900, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton, Tennessee?

About 9.6% 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 21.0% of people in Stanton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanton, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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