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Stanton

County:
Powell County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.276
State:
Kentucky

Stanton is a city located in Powell County, Kentucky. Stanton has a 2026 population of 3,134. It is also the county seat of Powell County. Stanton is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -3.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,245 in 2020.

The median household income in Stanton is $25,417 with a poverty rate of 25.99%. The median age in Stanton is 37.2 years: 36.7 years for males, and 37.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.5 males.

3.1K
Total Population
1,377
Density (mi²)
-18 -0.57%
Growth

Stanton Population

Stanton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,134-18-0.57%
20253,152-19-0.6%
20243,171-22-0.69%
20233,193-21-0.65%
20223,214-20-0.62%
20213,234-20-0.61%
20203,24554820.32%
20192,697-19-0.7%
20182,71670.26%
20172,709-4-0.15%
20162,71300%
20152,713-28-1.02%
20142,741-32-1.15%
20132,773-3-0.11%
20122,776-33-1.17%
20112,809-6-0.21%
20102,815823%
20003,0292348.37%
19902,7951043.86%
19802,69100%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 37.5 years
Male: 36.7 years

Stanton Adults

There are 2,682 adults, (521 of whom are seniors) in Stanton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,597 (49.6%)
Male: 1,621 (50.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Stanton includes 96.55% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,10796.55%
Two or more races652.02%
Black or African American280.87%
Other race180.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race180.56%
Two or more races60.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,10796.55%
Two or more races591.83%
Black or African American280.87%

Stanton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Stanton 's average per capita income is $28,802. Household income levels show a median of $25,417. The poverty rate stands at 25.99%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$79,070-
Families$38,631$53,068
Households$25,417$43,318
Non Families$20,136$27,627

$28,802

Average Income

$25,417

Median Household Income

25.99%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)