As of 2025 the population of Stanton County is 2,081. The population is expected to shrink to 1,806 by 2030 - a growth rate of -2.79%.
The median age of Stanton County residents is 36.
The diversity index of Stanton County is 78.9, meaning that there is a 79% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Stanton County is $88,393 and projected to be $96,052 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,038, projected to be $35,673 in 2030. 2.88% of households – 60 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $802,419 and the average disposable income is $65,473.
There are 925 housing units in Stanton County; 560 are owner-occupied, 217 are rented, and 148 are vacant. The average home value is $123,228, with 32 homes built in 2010 or later, and 173 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 148 businesses in Stanton County, employing 1,063 workers and pulling from a labor force of 912 age 16 and above. 144 workers commute into Stanton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
751 residents both live and work in/around Stanton County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 39.01% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 723 drive alone, 92 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 52 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 45 residents work from home.
382 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 137 have associates degrees, 223 have bachelor’s degrees, and 95 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
