Stanley

Town in Gaston County, North Carolina

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Stanley is a town in Gaston County, North Carolina, with 3,963 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alexis, 3.1 miles NW.

About Stanley

Stanley is a town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stanley had a population of 3,963.

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Median household income
$75,461
Median home value
$270,200
Median rent
$1,122/mo
Median age
36.9
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Stanley, NC population

Stanley had 3,963 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,963
Density1,297 per sq mi (501 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Stanley at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyGaston County
TypeTown
Population3,963 (2020)
Land area3.06 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Coordinates35.3547° N, 81.0918° W
ZIP code28006
Official websitetownofstanley.org
Census code (GEOID)3764500

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Stanley

What county is Stanley in?

Stanley is in Gaston County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Stanley, NC?

3,963 people lived in Stanley at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Stanley, NC?

The ZIP code of Stanley is 28006.

What is the elevation of Stanley?

863 feet (263 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Stanley?

Alexis (3.1 mi), Spencer Mountain (3.4 mi), Ranlo (4.9 mi), Springdale (5.4 mi), Lowell (5.5 mi).

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