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Stanton, NE
City in Stanton County, Nebraska.
Population
1,702
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
979
ZIP codes
0
Stanton and its ZIP codes
Stanton at a glance
- Stanton is about 38 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 74th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $76,500, close to the Nebraska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,100 (26% below Nebraska) and median rent is $834 a month.
Local data for Stanton, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanton, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,500
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$177,100
Median rent
$834/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (722), Irish Americans (151), Mexican Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanton County. PPP loans are for Stanton.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,910
1,284 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,006
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.2M
FY 2026, $5,684 per person
How people get to work
Stanton, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanton, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
421
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 11°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanton, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Stanton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PilgerVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Woodland ParkCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.6 |
| NorfolkCity | 11 mi | 18.1 |
| HoskinsVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MadisonCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| WinsideVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HadarVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WisnerCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| ClarksonCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| LeighVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| CrestonVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| HowellsVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Battle CreekCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| BeemerVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| CarrollVillage | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| HumphreyCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanton, NE in?
- Stanton is in Stanton County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Stanton, NE?
- About 1,702 people live in Stanton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanton?
- Nearby places include Pilger (9.4 mi), Woodland Park (9.7 mi), Norfolk (11 mi), Hoskins (12 mi), Madison (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023