Stanton is a city located in Powell County Kentucky. Stanton has a 2024 population of 3,164. It is also the county seat of Powell County. Stanton is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,239 in 2020.
The average household income in Stanton is $45,016 with a poverty rate of 27.75%. The median age in Stanton is 36.1 years: 36.2 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stanton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,075 | 95.76% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 2.43% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.93% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,115 | 2.58 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Non Family | 445 | 1.07 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Married | 357 | 3.57 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Female | 227 | 3.87 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Male | 86 | 2.84 | 5.8 | 94.2 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 165 | 7.35% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 5.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127 | 5.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 115 | 5.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,183 | 52.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 5.61% |
| Some College | 413 | 18.39% |
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 | 2,200 | 1,909 | 240 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,139 | $59,537 | $88,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,457 | $39,306 | $53,590 |
| High School Graduate | $22,946 | $26,951 | $16,952 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,605 | $36,069 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,375 | $35,997 | $24,112 |
| Some College | $23,125 | $0 | $24,219 |
$29,375
Average Earnings
$35,997
Average Male
$24,112
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.48% of Stanton residents speak only English, while 1.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,768 | 693 | 25.04% |
| Multiple | 78 | 75 | 96.15% |
| Other | 30 | 30 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | 100% |
27.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.06%
Male Poverty Rate
35.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stanton is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stanton is White, with 25.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.53% |
| Some College | 31.33% |
| High School | 18.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.88% |
| Female Employed | 22.1% |
| Male Employed | 19.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,100 | $56,194 |
| Households | $29,141 | $45,016 |
| Married Families | $79,034 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,101 | $26,722 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
65
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 2.5% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
85.21%
Born in Stanton
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Stanton residents were born in the United States, with 85.21% having been born in Kentucky. 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 | 3,071 | -18 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 3,089 | -19 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 3,108 | -19 | -0.61% |
| 2026 | 3,127 | -18 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 3,145 | -19 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 3,164 | -19 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 3,183 | -21 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 3,204 | -24 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 3,228 | -11 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 3,239 | 542 | 20.1% |
| 2019 | 2,697 | -19 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 2,716 | 7 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 2,709 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 2,713 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2,713 | -28 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 2,741 | -32 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 2,773 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 2,776 | -33 | -1.17% |
| 2011 | 2,809 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 2,815 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,029 | 234 | 8.37% |
| 1990 | 2,795 | 104 | 3.86% |
| 1980 | 2,691 | -380 | -12.37% |