Stanton, NE is a close-knit rural community located in the northeast corner of the state. It has a population of 1,814 and a population density of 853 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. The town is home to many businesses such as Stanton Lumber & Feed, Slattery's Supermarket, 3rd Street Boutique, and more. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities for visitors and locals alike including fishing at Rock Creek Lake, hiking trails at Schramm Park State Recreation Area, golfing at Stuart Memorial Golf Course, and birdwatching at Cedar Wildlife Management Area. The town also hosts many events throughout the year such as their annual Fourth of July celebration and local sports games like football or basketball. Additionally, there are several organizations within the community that work towards supporting local causes such as The Stanton Area Community Foundation which focuses on promoting economic development in Stanton.
The population in Stanton is 1,814. There are 1,043 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Stanton is 32.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Stanton is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Stanton
- 51.7% are married
- 8.1% are divorced
- 28.7% are married with children
- 15.3% have children, but are single
Race in Stanton
- 94.4% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander