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Stanton County, Nebraska
Stanton County, Nebraska. Stanton County had 5,744 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 31167.
Stanton County is one of the 3 counties of the Norfolk, NE micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,744
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,842 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,796
Median household income
$80,687
±$8,351 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$195,400
±$13,960 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$902
±$124 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Stanton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,842 residents in Stanton County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,744 for July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,796 over 428 square miles of land.
| Measure | Stanton County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,796 | 1,978,707 | −161 |
| Households | 2,313±70 | 797,847 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.08 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,483±28 | 863,444 | −211 |
Stanton County's population since 2000
From 6,455 in 2000 to 5,744 in 2025: down 11.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Stanton County?
Stanton County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Woodland Park with 1,657 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Woodland Park | 1,830 | $74,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Stanton | 1,520 | $76,500 |
| Pilger | 240 | $74,286 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Stanton County?
The median resident of Stanton County is 40.5 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.0%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stanton County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5±0.8 | 37.2 | −1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 25.0%±0.4 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0% | 12.7% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0%±0.8 pts | 75.3% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 8.0% | −2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0%±2.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±2.0 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1%±2.1 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.1%±3.7 pts | 34.6% | +6.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.4%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Stanton County's 2,313 households earn less than $80,687 a year (±$8,351), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $78,747 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stanton County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,687±$8,351 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,345±$10,583 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,752±$3,636 | $41,751 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.4%±2.7 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.9%±5.3 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8%±1.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.2%±4.0 pts | 90.6% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 78.3% of Stanton County's occupied homes and renters 21.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $195,400 by its owner (±$13,960). The median renter pays $902 a month including utilities, and 35.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stanton County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $195,400±$13,960 | $238,600 | +$48,332 |
| Median gross rent | $902±$124 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.8%±12.6 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,415±$82 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.3%±4.9 pts | 66.5% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,483±28 | 863,444 | −211 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±3.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.2%±3.3 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9%±2.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.6%±4.0 pts | 18.7% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units across Stanton County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Stanton County get to work?
81.8% of Stanton County's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes.
| Measure | Stanton County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.2%±2.9 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8%±3.5 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±2.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7%±3.0 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min±2.0 | 19.2 min | +3.7 min |
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 are Stanton County's census tracts?
Stanton County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $75,795 (Tract 9622) to $87,833 (Tract 9621).
| Tract 962131167962100 | 1,538±167 | $87,833 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 962231167962200 | 4,258±167 | $75,795 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Stanton County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 48th of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 60th of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 93 |
| Median household income | 9th of 93 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 93 |
| Median age | 68th of 93 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.