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Stanton, ND
City in Mercer County, North Dakota.
Population
470
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,323
ZIP codes
0
Stanton and its ZIP codes
Stanton at a glance
- Stanton is about 116 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Stanton, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Stanton.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$82,863
4,341 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.13M
FY 2026, $11,273 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Stanton, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
460
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
65
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 3°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanton, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Stanton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HazenCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| RiverdaleCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Pick CityCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| CenterCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| UnderwoodCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| WashburnCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| ColeharborCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| BeulahCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| GarrisonCity | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| ZapCity | 26 mi | 1 |
| Turtle LakeCity | 27 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanton, ND in?
- Stanton is in Mercer County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Stanton, ND?
- About 470 people live in Stanton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanton?
- Nearby places include Hazen (11 mi), Riverdale (13 mi), Pick City (14 mi), Center (15 mi), Underwood (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023