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Stanton

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Stanton is 2,722. The population is expected to grow to 2,746 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.18%.

The median age of Stanton residents is 37.

The diversity index of Stanton is 78.1, meaning that there is a 78% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Stanton is $90,772 and projected to be $101,874 in 2029. Per capita income is $33,418, projected to be $38,216 in 2029. 1.76% of households – 48 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $764,125 and the average disposable income is $73,290.

There are 1,136 housing units in Stanton; 707 are owner-occupied, 295 are rented, and 134 are vacant. The average home value is $211,881, with 84 homes built in 2010 or later, and 90 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 109 businesses in Stanton, employing 1,110 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,072 age 16 and above. 390 workers commute into Stanton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

682 residents both live and work in/around Stanton. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 34.02% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.91% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,024 drive alone, 0 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 46 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2 residents work from home.

613 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1 have associates degrees, 205 have bachelor’s degrees, and 209 hold a graduate or professional degree.