Stanton County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stanton County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 5,835. It is the 48th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stanton County is 42.0 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stanton County is $78,275. This is 4% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $184,300. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Stanton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Stanton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%.