Stanton
City in Stanton County, Nebraska
Stanton is a city in Stanton County, Nebraska, with 1,520 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,480 ft (451 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pilger, 9.1 miles NE.
- 1,520residents (2020 Census)
- 1,480 ftelevation · 451 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 874 / sq mipopulation density
- 68779ZIP code
About Stanton
Stanton is a city in Stanton County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stanton had a population of 1,520. It is the county seat of Stanton County. Stanton was platted in 1870. Both the city and county are named after Edwin Stanton, secretary of war for president Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War.
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Living in Stanton
- Median household income
- $76,500
- Median home value
- $177,100
- Median rent
- $834/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Stanton had 1,520 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,520 |
|---|---|
| Density | 874 per sq mi (338 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stanton at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Stanton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,520 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.74 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9480° N, 97.2123° W |
| ZIP code | 68779 |
| Official website | stanton.net/index.html |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3146800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stanton
- Pilger9.1 mi NE
- Woodland Park10.0 mi NW
- Hoskins12.3 mi NW
- Norfolk12.4 mi NW
- Madison15.0 mi SW
- Wisner15.6 mi E
- Winside16.0 mi N
- Clarkson16.2 mi S
- Hadar16.5 mi NW
- Leigh17.0 mi S
- Creston18.3 mi SW
- Howells18.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stanton
What county is Stanton in?
Stanton is in Stanton County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Stanton, NE?
1,520 people lived in Stanton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stanton, NE?
The ZIP code of Stanton is 68779.
What is the elevation of Stanton?
1,480 feet (451 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stanton?
Pilger (9.1 mi), Woodland Park (10.0 mi), Hoskins (12.3 mi), Norfolk (12.4 mi), Madison (15.0 mi).
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