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Stanton, TX
City in Martin County, Texas.
Population
2,638
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,326
ZIP codes
0
Stanton and its ZIP codes
Stanton at a glance
- Stanton is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,923 a year, 18% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 (65% below Texas) and median rent is $977 a month.
Local data for Stanton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stanton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,923
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$977/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,683), Irish Americans (100), Cuban Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Stanton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,776
2,728 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$110,411
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.8M
FY 2026, $9,121 per person
How people get to work
Stanton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.9%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
265
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 31°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
23.8%
U.S. 11.1% +12.7 pts
Cities near Stanton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big SpringCity | 20 mi | 19.1 |
| MidlandCity | 21 mi | 76.2 |
| ForsanCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| AckerlyCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Sand SpringsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stanton, TX in?
- Stanton is in Martin County, Texas.
- What is the population of Stanton, TX?
- About 2,638 people live in Stanton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stanton?
- Nearby places include Big Spring (20 mi), Midland (21 mi), Forsan (25 mi), Garden City (26 mi), Ackerly (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023