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Stanton, TN
Town in Haywood County, Tennessee.
Population
704
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,364
ZIP codes
0
Stanton and its ZIP codes
Stanton at a glance
- Stanton is about 8 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,618, 11% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,900 (40% below Tennessee) and median rent is $611 a month.
Local data for Stanton, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanton, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,618
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$172,900
Median rent
$611/mo
Homeownership
44.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (47), Irish Americans (23), Scottish Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Haywood County. PPP loans are for Stanton.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,066
6,337 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,941
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,620 per person
How people get to work
Stanton, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.2%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanton, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
365
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
80
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 30°F
56.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanton, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.6%
U.S. 33.3% +14.3 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Stanton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DancyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| MasonTown | 8.5 mi | 2 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 11 mi | 9.9 |
| BradenTown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| SomervilleTown | 15 mi | 13.6 |
| GallawayCity | 16 mi | 5.8 |
| CovingtonCity | 16 mi | 11.4 |
| WhitevilleTown | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| HenningTown | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| BrightonTown | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| OaklandTown | 19 mi | 10.5 |
| ArlingtonTown | 20 mi | 23.8 |
| MercerCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| WillistonCity | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| RipleyCity | 21 mi | 12.9 |
| GarlandTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanton, TN in?
- Stanton is in Haywood County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Stanton, TN?
- About 704 people live in Stanton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanton?
- Nearby places include Dancyville (6.8 mi), Mason (8.5 mi), Brownsville (11 mi), Braden (12 mi), Somerville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023