Stanton, CA Demographics

A map of Stanton's Population by Race

Stanton, California has an estimated population of 39,402, an increase from the 37,962 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.7% Hispanic, 26.7% Asian, 14.3% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stanton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stanton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stanton, that probability was 64.1% in 2020 and 62.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stanton is ranked the 220th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Stanton was ranked the 225th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stanton's White Population

5,619 residents of Stanton, or 14.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stanton is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Stanton ranks 1348th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's White population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Stanton's population has decreased from 15.7% to 14.3%.

Stanton is less White than neighboring Garden Grove (15.9% White), Westminster (18.4% White), Cypress (31.5% White), Midway City (15.5% White), and Buena Park (20% White).

Stanton's Black Population

559 residents of Stanton, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stanton is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Stanton ranks 489th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Black residents' share of Stanton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Stanton is more Black than neighboring Garden Grove (1% Black), Westminster (0.7% Black), and Midway City (1.1% Black). Stanton is less Black than neighboring Cypress (2.9% Black), and Buena Park (1.7% Black).

Stanton's Asian Population

10,516 residents of Stanton, or 26.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stanton is considerably higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Stanton ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Asian residents' share of Stanton's population has decreased from 29.6% to 26.7%.

Stanton is less Asian than neighboring Garden Grove (42.7% Asian), Westminster (52.4% Asian), Cypress (38.1% Asian), Midway City (41.4% Asian), and Buena Park (32.1% Asian).

Stanton's Hispanic Population

20,764 residents of Stanton, or 52.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stanton is considerably higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Stanton ranks 399th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Stanton's population has increased from 49.5% to 52.7%.

Stanton is more Hispanic than neighboring Garden Grove (37.1% Hispanic), Westminster (24.8% Hispanic), Cypress (21.5% Hispanic), Midway City (36.1% Hispanic), and Buena Park (42.1% Hispanic).

Stanton's Native American/Other Population

955 residents of Stanton, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stanton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Stanton ranks 811th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 105.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stanton's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.4%.

Stanton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garden Grove (0.9% Native American/Other), Westminster (1% Native American/Other), Cypress (0.6% Native American/Other), and Buena Park (0.8% Native American/Other). Stanton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midway City (3% Native American/Other).

Stanton's Multiracial Population

989 residents of Stanton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stanton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Stanton ranks 1308th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Stanton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Stanton is more Multiracial than neighboring Garden Grove (2.4% Multiracial). Stanton is less Multiracial than neighboring Westminster (2.6% Multiracial), Cypress (5.4% Multiracial), Midway City (3% Multiracial), and Buena Park (3.3% 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.