Stanton is a city located in Martin County Texas. Stanton has a 2024 population of 2,649. It is also the county seat of Martin County. Stanton is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,668 in 2020.
The average household income in Stanton is $88,274 with a poverty rate of 19.24%. The median age in Stanton is 29 years: 24 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stanton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,949 | 73.08% |
| Other race | 411 | 15.41% |
| Two or more races | 240 | 9% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 2.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 974 | 2.68 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Married | 669 | 3.12 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Non Family | 163 | 0 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Female | 142 | 2.54 | 28.9 | 71.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
50.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 3.42% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 0.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 92 | 6.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 109 | 8.1% |
| High School Graduate | 481 | 35.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 235 | 17.47% |
| Some College | 381 | 28.33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 847 | 578 | 35 |
| White | 431 | 419 | 154 |
| Other Race | 201 | 162 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 88 | 0 |
| Black | 67 | 67 | 12 |
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 35.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,043 | $0 | $33,886 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,611 | $53,352 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,750 | $53,580 | $35,395 |
| Some College | $80,551 | $0 | $0 |
$46,750
Average Earnings
$53,580
Average Male
$35,395
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.34% of Stanton residents speak only English, while 37.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,956 | 484 | 24.74% |
| Multiple | 229 | 51 | 22.27% |
| Other | 411 | 30 | 7.3% |
| White | 523 | 18 | 3.44% |
19.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.31%
Male Poverty Rate
25.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stanton is Hispanic, with 24.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stanton is White, with 3.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.25% |
| Some College | 22.04% |
| High School | 6.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.65% |
| Female Employed | 19.76% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,989 | $92,497 |
| Households | $70,543 | $88,274 |
| Married Families | $75,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $67,265 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.1%
Male Marriage Rate
63.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
12.4%
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
83.2%
Born in Stanton
92.2%
Native Born
7.8%
Foreign Born
3.79%
Non Citizen
4.01%
Naturalized
92.2% of Stanton residents were born in the United States, with 83.2% having been born in Texas. 3.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,626 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 2,630 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 2,635 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 2,640 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 2,644 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 2,649 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 2,654 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 2,662 | 16 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 2,646 | -22 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 2,668 | -337 | -11.21% |
| 2019 | 3,005 | 32 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 2,973 | 69 | 2.38% |
| 2017 | 2,904 | -56 | -1.89% |
| 2016 | 2,960 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 2,961 | 89 | 3.1% |
| 2014 | 2,872 | 96 | 3.46% |
| 2013 | 2,776 | 153 | 5.83% |
| 2012 | 2,623 | 44 | 1.71% |
| 2011 | 2,579 | 45 | 1.78% |
| 2010 | 2,534 | 0 | 0% |