City · Kentucky
Stanton, Kentucky
Stanton, city, in Powell County, Kentucky. Stanton had 3,153 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,251 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,218 (±27). GEOID 2173164.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,153
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,251 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,218 ±27
Median household income
$25,417
±$6,973 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$123,000
±$17,955 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$775
±$124 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Stanton and what county is it in?
Stanton is a city in Powell County, Kentucky. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 1,428 residents per square mile in 2020.
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 3,153 people lived in Stanton on July 1, 2025, down 3.0% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 3,251 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,218 (±27).
| Measure | Stanton | Powell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,218 ±27 | 13,038 | +508 |
| Households | 1,223 ±164 | 4,790 | +304 |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.31 | 2.65 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,522 ±189 | 5,647 | +426 |
Stanton's population since 2000
From 3,029 in 2000 to 3,153 in 2025: up 4.1%. 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 37.2 years old; 16.7% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.8%.
| Measure | Stanton | Powell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 ±2.0 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.7% ±3.4 pts | 24.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2% ±3.9 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±4.1 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.6% ±2.8 pts | 93.6% | +5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±2.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 29.9% ±6.8 pts | 25.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7% ±4.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1% ±5.5 pts | 82.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.1% ±3.4 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0% ±2.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.1% ±5.9 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
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 1,223 households earn less than $25,417 a year (±$6,973), against $40,309 in Powell County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $44,727 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $19,310 after inflation. 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stanton | Powell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $25,417 ±$6,973 | $40,309 | −$19,310 |
| Mean household income | $43,318 ±$7,329 | $59,437 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,076 ±$3,059 | $23,040 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.0% ±9.3 pts | 22.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.6% ±10.7 pts | 28.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.6% ±11.5 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% ±4.7 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.7% ±7.4 pts | 79.7% | – |
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 54.3% of Stanton's occupied homes and renters 45.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $123,000 by its owner (±$17,955). The median renter pays $775 a month including utilities, and 57.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stanton | Powell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $123,000 ±$17,955 | $141,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $775 ±$124 | $747 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.5% ±15.9 pts | 51.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $954 ±$41 | $1,238 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.3% ±11.2 pts | 68.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.7% ±11.2 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,522 ±189 | 5,647 | +426 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±3.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7% ±10.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.1% ±10.2 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.7% ±7.5 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±4.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4% ±2.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.4% ±7.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
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 5 new housing units in Stanton in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 3.2 across Kentucky.
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?
82.1% of Stanton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | Stanton | Powell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.7% ±7.2 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1% ±4.2 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.1% ±8.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±6.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.5% ±4.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4% ±3.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min ±5.6 | 26.6 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?
No census tract lies mostly in Stanton; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.02Powell County | 4,900 | $37,134 |
| Tract 9701.01Powell County | 1,839 | $41,413 |
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 Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Stanton is the 6,178th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 105th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Stanton ranks 224th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 105th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 170th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 77th | 232 |
| Median household income | 224th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 225th | 232 |
| Median home value | 169th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 132nd | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 61st | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 212th | 223 |
| Median age | 149th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 154th | 229 |
| Travel time to work | 66th | 232 |
Stanton's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, 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?
21 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.