Stanton
City in Martin County, Texas

Stanton is a city in Martin County, Texas, with 2,657 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,664 ft (812 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Big Spring, 19.4 miles NE.
- 2,657residents (2020 Census)
- 2,664 ftelevation · 812 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 1,336 / sq mipopulation density
- 79782ZIP code
About Stanton
Stanton is a city in and the county seat of Martin County, Texas, United States. Stanton was founded as Marienfeld by German immigrants who were some of the first settlers in this region of Texas. Its population was 2,657 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Stanton
- Median household income
- $92,923
- Median home value
- $100,000
- Median rent
- $977/mo
- Median age
- 32.9
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Stanton had 2,657 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,657 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,336 per sq mi (516 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stanton at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Martin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,657 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.99 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,664 ft (812 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1317° N, 101.7925° W |
| ZIP code | 79782 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4870040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stanton
- Big Spring19.4 mi NE
- Midland20.2 mi W
- Forsan24.9 mi E
- Garden City25.2 mi SE
- Ackerly27.5 mi N
- Sand Springs27.8 mi E
- Coahoma30.4 mi E
- Gardendale34.2 mi W
- Odessa36.7 mi SW
- Los Ybanez41.2 mi N
- Lamesa42.6 mi N
- Gail48.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Stanton
What county is Stanton in?
Stanton is in Martin County, Texas.
What is the population of Stanton, TX?
2,657 people lived in Stanton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stanton, TX?
The ZIP code of Stanton is 79782.
What is the elevation of Stanton?
2,664 feet (812 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stanton?
Big Spring (19.4 mi), Midland (20.2 mi), Forsan (24.9 mi), Garden City (25.2 mi), Ackerly (27.5 mi).
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