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Stanton County, NE
3 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Stanton County, Nebraska.
Population
5,796
Land area
428sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Stanton County
Stanton County at a glance
- Stanton County is 47% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,687, 6% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,400 (18% below Nebraska) and median rent is $902 a month.
- Its largest cities are Stanton (1,702), Woodland Park (1,657) and Pilger (382).
Local data for Stanton County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanton County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,687
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$195,400
Prices +4.1% in a year
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,406), Irish Americans (421), Mexican Americans (370).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$7.2M
358 loans, 750 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$81.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Stanton County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanton County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
421
Most often 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 County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Stanton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Stanton County, NE?
- Stanton is the largest city or town in Stanton County, with about 1,702 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Stanton County?
- Stanton County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68768, 68779.
- What is the population of Stanton County, NE?
- About 5,796 people live in Stanton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Stanton County?
- Stanton County borders Madison County, Platte County, Colfax County, Wayne County, Cuming County, Pierce County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023