Population 5,796 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stanton County
Household size in Stanton County
| Period | Stanton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Stanton County run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Nebraska. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.59, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Stanton County
| Period | Stanton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Stanton County are younger than 40.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Nebraska as a whole, where the median age is 38.3. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Stanton County
| Period | Stanton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Stanton County: 4.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Stanton County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Stanton County
Renters in Stanton County
| Period | Stanton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.7% of households in Stanton County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 50.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Stanton County
| Period | Stanton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Stanton County than nationally: 7.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Nebraska as a whole looks much the same. Stanton County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Stanton County
| Period | Stanton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Stanton County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Stanton County
| Period | Stanton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $762 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $754 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $786 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,057 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$295 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Stanton County pays $1,057 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $295 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Stanton County
Bachelor's degrees in Stanton County
| Period | Stanton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Stanton County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Stanton County
| Period | Stanton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Stanton County is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Stanton County
| Period | Stanton County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.6% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Stanton County has been low: just 0.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Stanton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton County | 2.48 | 40.2 | 4.6% | 21.7% | 7.2% | 1964 | $1,057 | 23.3% | 94.1% | 0.6% |
| Madison County | 2.44 | 38.6 | 9.6% | 34.6% | 7.9% | 1970 | $894 | 24.1% | 91.3% | 2.8% |
| Cuming County | 2.35 | 41.4 | 4.4% | 31.1% | 8.5% | 1957 | $790 | 25.4% | 91.3% | 2.2% |
| Burt County | 2.27 | 45.0 | 8.8% | 25.0% | 12.1% | 1958 | $703 | 25.1% | 92.2% | 1.2% |
| Monona County | 2.21 | 45.5 | 8.9% | 24.3% | 11.9% | 1954 | $885 | 19.9% | 91.8% | 1.6% |
| Wheeler County | 2.36 | 54.3 | 2.2% | 22.3% | 38.9% | 1975 | $509 | 30.3% | 96.8% | 2.3% |
| Garfield County | 2.37 | 47.4 | 6.1% | 24.0% | 29.1% | 1962 | $852 | 29.8% | 95.8% | 2.7% |
| Crawford County | 2.51 | 40.3 | 18.5% | 24.0% | 8.3% | 1960 | $732 | 17.7% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| Loup County | 2.37 | 43.9 | 5.7% | 26.6% | 43.9% | 1986 | $688 | 27.2% | 99.0% | 0.0% |
| Carroll County | 2.33 | 41.9 | 7.9% | 22.9% | 8.8% | 1960 | $809 | 24.2% | 95.3% | 1.8% |
| Blaine County | 2.14 | 57.5 | 1.5% | 26.4% | 34.6% | 1962 | $873 | 25.0% | 96.6% | 1.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Stanton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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