City · California
Stanton, California
Stanton, city, in Orange County, California. Stanton had 40,161 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 37,962 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 39,402 (±56). GEOID 0673962.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,161
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 37,962 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,402 ±56
Median household income
$84,707
±$4,119 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$579,300
±$27,895 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,997
±$92 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Stanton and what county is it in?
Stanton is a city in Orange County, California. It covers 3.1 square miles of land, 12,234 residents per square mile in 2020.
Stanton is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Stanton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 40,161 people lived in Stanton on July 1, 2025, up 5.8% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 37,962 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 39,402 (±56).
| Measure | Stanton | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,402 ±56 | 3,165,820 | +1,025 |
| Households | 12,712 ±571 | 1,082,960 | +1,430 |
| Average household size | 3.08 ±0.14 | 2.87 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 13,269 ±619 | 1,146,169 | +1,629 |
Stanton's population since 2000
From 37,403 in 2000 to 40,161 in 2025: up 7.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Stanton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Stanton?
The median resident of Stanton is 39.8 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 52.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 26.7%. 43.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stanton | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 ±1.6 | 39.4 | +4.9 |
| Under 18 years | 21.0% ±2.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±1.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±1.9 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 52.7% ±3.8 pts | 34.2% | +4.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 14.3% ±2.2 pts | 36.9% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 26.7% ±2.8 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 43.2% ±2.7 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 67.9% ±3.3 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7% ±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.9% ±1.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2% ±1.5 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 70.4% ±2.9 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.1% ±2.6 pts | 44.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±1.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.4% ±1.2 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Stanton earn?
Half of Stanton's 12,712 households earn less than $84,707 a year (±$4,119), against $116,289 in Orange County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,886 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,821 after inflation. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stanton | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,707 ±$4,119 | $116,289 | +$13,821 |
| Mean household income | $110,752 ±$15,508 | $156,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,068 ±$4,905 | $54,557 | +$7,192 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.3% ±2.5 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.0% ±5.7 pts | 10.7% | −8.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3% ±2.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±1.1 pts | 97.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0% ±1.8 pts | 95.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Stanton?
Owners occupy 48.1% of Stanton's occupied homes and renters 51.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $579,300 by its owner (±$27,895). The median renter pays $1,997 a month including utilities, and 52.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stanton | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $579,300 ±$27,895 | $962,600 | +$103,760 |
| Median gross rent | $1,997 ±$92 | $2,434 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.2% ±5.6 pts | 47.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,570 ±$174 | $3,385 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.1% ±3.1 pts | 56.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.9% ±3.1 pts | 43.6% | – |
| Housing units | 13,269 ±619 | 1,146,169 | +1,629 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±1.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 26.8% ±2.7 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.2% ±1.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% ±1.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% ±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Stanton building?
Builders took permits for 28 new housing units in Stanton in 2025 (24 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Stanton work and get to work?
73.4% of Stanton's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Stanton | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.6% ±2.1 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±2.2 pts | 5.4% | +2.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.4% ±3.6 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4% ±2.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9% ±1.7 pts | 18.5% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min ±1.2 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Stanton?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Stanton, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $58,571 (Tract 879.01) to $95,000 (Tract 878.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 878.02Orange County | 8,659 | $85,571 |
| Tract 878.03Orange County | 6,339 | $74,330 |
| Tract 878.05Orange County | 6,390 | $84,600 |
| Tract 881.06Orange County | 5,550 | $88,417 |
| Tract 878.01Orange County | 4,982 | $95,000 |
| Tract 881.04Orange County | 4,609 | $85,000 |
| Tract 879.01Orange County | 3,490 | $58,571 |
| Tract 879.02Orange County | 5,033 | $92,188 |
| Tract 878.06Orange County | 5,753 | $71,033 |
| Tract 881.01Orange County | 2,063 | $113,056 |
| Tract 881.05Orange County | 4,519 | $112,421 |
| Tract 1102.03Orange County | 5,667 | $127,174 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Stanton) · Census block assignment files
How does Stanton compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Stanton is the 1,035th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 204th-most populous of 483 in California.
Stanton ranks 630th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 204th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 43rd | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 630th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 669th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 571st | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 410th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 322nd | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 686th | 988 |
| Median age | 533rd | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 930th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 693rd | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 442nd | 1,069 |
Stanton's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Stanton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Stanton?
4 of the 57 figures for Stanton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Stanton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Stanton.