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Stanton, KY
City in Powell County, Kentucky.
Population
3,218
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,414
ZIP codes
0
Stanton and its ZIP codes
Stanton at a glance
- Stanton is about 12 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $25,417, 60% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,000 (40% below Kentucky) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Stanton, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanton, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,417
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$123,000
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
54.3%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (240), German Americans (210), French Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Powell County. PPP loans are for Stanton.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,654
3,003 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.9M
FY 2026, $6,238 per person
How people get to work
Stanton, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanton, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
96
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Stanton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clay CityCity | 4 mi | 1.1 |
| JeffersonvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 2.7 |
| CamargoCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| IrvineCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| RavennaCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| FrenchburgCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount SterlingCity | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| CamptonCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| BeattyvilleCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| OwingsvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| WinchesterCity | 21 mi | 9.2 |
| EzelCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Salt LickCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Hazel GreenCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| North MiddletownCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| SharpsburgCity | 25 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanton, KY in?
- Stanton is in Powell County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Stanton, KY?
- About 3,218 people live in Stanton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanton?
- Nearby places include Clay City (4 mi), Jeffersonville (8.7 mi), Camargo (11 mi), Irvine (12 mi), Ravenna (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023