Stanton County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31167 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,796 | — | #2,828 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,687 | +7.4% | #554 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,964 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $195,400 | -30.7% | #1,453 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $902 | -22.4% | #1,430 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | -25.7% | #661 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Stanton County has a population of 5,796, making it the #2,828 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Stanton County is $80,687, ranking #554 out of 3,222 counties — 7.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 0.7%.
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The median home value in Stanton County is $195,400 (-30.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $902/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.3%.
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93.9% of residents in Stanton County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Stanton County, Nebraska
Stanton County, Nebraska has a total population of 5,796, making it the 2,828th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stanton County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stanton County is $80,687, which ranks #554 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7%.
The median home value in Stanton County is $195,400, 30.7% below the national median. Renters in Stanton County pay a median gross rent of $902 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stanton County, 24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.
Stanton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.0%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Stanton County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.