Stanton is a city located in Montcalm County Michigan. Stanton has a 2024 population of 1,382. It is also the county seat of Montcalm County. Stanton is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,342 in 2020.
The average household income in Stanton is $47,297 with a poverty rate of 32.48%. The median age in Stanton is 43 years: 40 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stanton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,256 | 97.14% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 2.32% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.31% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 495 | 2.36 | 59 | 41 |
| Non Family | 247 | 1.26 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Married | 160 | 3.26 | 78.8 | 21.3 |
| Female | 76 | 3.68 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Male | 12 | 4.67 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
59.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 7.05% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 8.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 4.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 2.9% |
| High School Graduate | 468 | 48.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 4.77% |
| Some College | 231 | 23.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 862 | 758 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 65 | 58 | 0 |
| Black | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,417 | $59,063 | $87,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,794 | $28,654 | $25,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,344 | $0 | $18,750 |
| Overall | $28,478 | $30,833 | $26,538 |
| Some College | $28,958 | $24,926 | $29,167 |
$28,478
Average Earnings
$30,833
Average Male
$26,538
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.35% of Stanton residents speak only English, while 1.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,060 | 349 | 32.92% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 28 | 27.45% |
| Multiple | 3 | 3 | 100% |
32.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.55%
Male Poverty Rate
37.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stanton is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stanton is Hispanic, with 27.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.89% |
| High School | 36.38% |
| Some College | 20.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 29.67% |
| Male Employed | 13.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,875 | $53,286 |
| Households | $42,083 | $47,297 |
| Married Families | $51,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,867 | $38,939 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
129
Number of Veterans
126
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 11.76% |
| Black | 12 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.8%
Labor Force Participation
38.2%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.16%
Born in Stanton
99.69%
Native Born
0.31%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
99.69% of Stanton residents were born in the United States, with 87.16% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,432 | 10 | 0.7% |
| 2028 | 1,422 | 10 | 0.71% |
| 2027 | 1,412 | 10 | 0.71% |
| 2026 | 1,402 | 10 | 0.72% |
| 2025 | 1,392 | 10 | 0.72% |
| 2024 | 1,382 | 10 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 1,372 | 8 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 1,364 | 7 | 0.52% |
| 2021 | 1,357 | 15 | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 1,342 | -80 | -5.63% |
| 2019 | 1,422 | -6 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 1,428 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 1,425 | 10 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 1,415 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 1,411 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 1,409 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 1,410 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 1,412 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 1,416 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 1,415 | 0 | 0% |