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Stanton, MI
City in Montcalm County, Michigan.
Population
1,285
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
599
ZIP codes
0
Stanton and its ZIP codes
Stanton at a glance
- Stanton is about 3.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,750 a year, 33% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,900 (50% below Michigan) and median rent is $640 a month.
Local data for Stanton, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanton, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,750
Poverty rate
31.2%
Median home value
$114,900
Median rent
$640/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.8%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (255), Irish Americans (125), Dutch Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montcalm County. PPP loans are for Stanton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,167
16,387 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$433M
FY 2026, $6,504 per person
How people get to work
Stanton, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanton, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
227
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanton, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Stanton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McBrideVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| SheridanVillage | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
| CrystalCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.8 |
| EdmoreVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.5 |
| GreenvilleCity | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| Elm HallCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| PaloCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| RiverdaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Carson CityCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| TrufantCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| LakeviewVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| BeldingCity | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| WinnCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| HubbardstonVillage | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Howard CityVillage | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| PiersonVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanton, MI in?
- Stanton is in Montcalm County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Stanton, MI?
- About 1,285 people live in Stanton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanton?
- Nearby places include McBride (4.5 mi), Sheridan (5.6 mi), Crystal (7.8 mi), Edmore (8.2 mi), Greenville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023