Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Stanton, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,638

Median Agei

32.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

66%1,741

White

30.5%805

Other

3.2%85

Black

0.3%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9%146

High School Diploma

30.6%496

Some College (<1 yr)

2.1%34

Some College (1+ yr)

19.5%316

Associate's Degree

3.5%57

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%214

Master's Degree

0.5%8

HS or Higher

78.5%

BA or Higher

13.7%

Graduate+

0.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$100,000

Median Renti

$977

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%736

Renter-Occupied

21.6%203

Total Units

994

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

12.7%126

2000–2009

3.8%38

1990–1999

1.6%16

1980–1989

11.5%114

1970–1979

8.2%82

1960–1969

36.6%364

1950–1959

10%99

1940–1949

11.3%112

1939 or earlier

4.3%43

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.8%543

Utility Gas

42.2%396

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$92,923

Mean Household Incomei

$98,980

Per Capita Incomei

$33,403

Poverty Ratei

4.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,335

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

117

Residentsi

158

Avg. Tenant Renti

$510/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing117 homes75% occupied$510/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $92,923/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

61%

Very low income$28K–$46K/yr

20%

Low income$46K–$74K/yr

11%

Moderate / aboveOver $74K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

72% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2559.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

255

Workforce

Total Employed

1,255

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

43(2.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.3%Insured

13.7%Uninsured