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Stanton County

Nebraska · 5,842 residents · 427.633 sq mi
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Stanton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,808. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
5,842
−9%since 2000
from 6,455 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+11%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Stanton County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,808
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,676 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,747
+98%since 2000
from $15,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(6,198)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(149)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(454)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(5,215)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino6%(352)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other1.1%(67)
Diversity Score18.9%(1,104)
Segregation Score15.7%(917)
Diversity Score
19
+169%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton County, Nebraska?

Stanton County, Nebraska has about 5,842 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanton County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Stanton County, Nebraska earns about $64,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanton County, Nebraska expensive?

In Stanton County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $129,200, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton County, Nebraska?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Stanton County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanton County, Nebraska?

About 6.2% of people in Stanton County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanton County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanton County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 402 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9622Census Tract 9621
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 68779ZIP 68768
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