Stanton, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 522, Stanton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Stanton is a small community located in Iowa, within Montgomery County. The total population is 522. It ranks as the 466th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stanton is 61.5 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 12.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stanton is $66,667. This is 11% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $113,400. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Stanton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Stanton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 7.3%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Stanton, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.