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Stanton

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 5,623 residents · 0.235 sq mi
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Stanton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,626. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $126,196. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Stanton; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,623
Population density
23,928 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,626
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,451
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,196
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,411
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.9%
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(136)
Black87%(4,894)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(248)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other5.3%(300)
Diversity Score29.6%(1,666)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(136)
Black87%(4,894)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(248)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other5.3%(300)
Diversity Score29.6%(1,666)
Diversity Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
5.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Stanton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 5,623 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Stanton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $33,626 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Stanton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $126,196, and the typical rent is about $1,411 a month.

How educated are people in Stanton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stanton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 28.6% of people in Stanton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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