Stanton
City in Mercer County, North Dakota
Stanton is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota, with 368 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,703 ft (519 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hazen, 11.5 miles W.
- 368residents (2020 Census)
- 1,703 ftelevation · 519 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 1,036 / sq mipopulation density
- 58571ZIP code
About Stanton
Stanton is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Mercer County. The population was 368 at the 2020 census. Stanton was founded in 1883 and became the county seat when Mercer County organized in 1884.
Stanton is home to the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, which houses a Hidatsa earth lodge and three abandoned villages. One of these, Awatixa, is believed to be the former home of Sakakawea.
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Living in Stanton
- Median household income
- $68,750
- Median home value
- $117,900
- Median age
- 41.6
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Stanton had 368 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 368 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,036 per sq mi (400 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stanton at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Mercer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 368 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3185° N, 101.3820° W |
| ZIP code | 58571 |
| Official website | stantonnd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3875420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stanton
- Hazen11.5 mi W
- Riverdale12.3 mi N
- Pick City13.8 mi N
- Center14.6 mi S
- Underwood14.8 mi NE
- Washburn16.7 mi E
- Coleharbor17.2 mi NE
- Beulah18.6 mi W
- Garrison23.2 mi N
- Zap25.5 mi W
- Turtle Lake26.9 mi NE
- Wilton30.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Stanton
What county is Stanton in?
Stanton is in Mercer County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Stanton, ND?
368 people lived in Stanton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stanton, ND?
The ZIP code of Stanton is 58571.
What is the elevation of Stanton?
1,703 feet (519 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stanton?
Hazen (11.5 mi), Riverdale (12.3 mi), Pick City (13.8 mi), Center (14.6 mi), Underwood (14.8 mi).
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