Stanley, ND Demographics

A map of Stanley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,579	1,847	75.3%	79.6%
Hispanic	382	295	18.2%	12.7%
Native American/Other	85	52	4.1%	2.2%
Multiracial	37	89	1.8%	3.8%
Black	14	18	0.7%	0.8%
Asian	0	20	0.0%	0.9%

Stanley, North Dakota has an estimated population of 2,097, a decrease from the 2,321 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 18.2% Hispanic, 4.1% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stanley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stanley has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stanley, that probability was 34.8% in 2020 and 39.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stanley is ranked the 26th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Stanley was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stanley's White Population

1,579 residents of Stanley, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stanley is lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Stanley ranks 348th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanley's White population has declined by an estimated 14.5%. White residents' share of Stanley's population has decreased from 79.6% to 75.3%.

Stanley is more White than neighboring New Town (12.2% White). Stanley is less White than neighboring Ross (89.1% White), Palermo (100% White), Powers Lake (96.3% White), and White Earth (96.8% White).

Stanley's Black Population

14 residents of Stanley, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stanley is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Stanley ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanley's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Black residents' share of Stanley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Stanley is more Black than neighboring Ross (0% Black), Palermo (0% Black), Powers Lake (0% Black), and White Earth (0% Black). Stanley is less Black than neighboring New Town (5% Black).

Stanley's Asian Population

0 residents of Stanley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stanley is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Stanley ranks 70th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Stanley's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Stanley is less Asian than neighboring New Town (1% Asian).

Stanley's Hispanic Population

382 residents of Stanley, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stanley is considerably higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Stanley ranks 15th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Stanley's population has increased from 12.7% to 18.2%.

Stanley is more Hispanic than neighboring Ross (1.3% Hispanic), Palermo (0% Hispanic), New Town (7.9% Hispanic), Powers Lake (1% Hispanic), and White Earth (0% Hispanic).

Stanley's Native American/Other Population

85 residents of Stanley, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stanley is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Stanley ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 63.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stanley's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.1%.

Stanley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ross (0% Native American/Other), Palermo (0% Native American/Other), Powers Lake (0% Native American/Other), and White Earth (0% Native American/Other). Stanley is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Town (67.7% Native American/Other).

Stanley's Multiracial Population

37 residents of Stanley, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stanley is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Stanley ranks 158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Stanley's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.8%.

Stanley is more Multiracial than neighboring Palermo (0% Multiracial). Stanley is less Multiracial than neighboring Ross (9.6% Multiracial), New Town (6.2% Multiracial), Powers Lake (2.7% Multiracial), and White Earth (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.