As of 2026 the population of Stanton County is 1,997. The population is expected to shrink to 1,974 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.23%.
The median age of Stanton County residents is 36.
The diversity index of Stanton County is 82.6, meaning that there is a 83% 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 $102,897 and projected to be $114,707 in 2031. Per capita income is $39,490, projected to be $44,403 in 2031. 4.41% of households – 88 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,040,592 and the average disposable income is $78,581.
There are 920 housing units in Stanton County; 563 are owner-occupied, 200 are rented, and 157 are vacant. The average home value is $129,578, with 62 homes built in 2010 or later, and 207 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 146 businesses in Stanton County, employing 1,052 workers and pulling from a labor force of 992 age 16 and above. 179 workers commute into Stanton County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
809 residents both live and work in/around Stanton County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 43.39% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 783 drive alone, 82 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 94 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 33 residents work from home.
436 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 177 have associates degrees, 215 have bachelor’s degrees, and 95 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
