Stanton, MI Demographics

A map of Stanton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,141	1,219	88.8%	90.4%
Hispanic	75	78	5.8%	5.8%
Black	47	9	3.7%	0.7%
Multiracial	16	38	1.2%	2.8%
Native American/Other	6	0	0.5%	0.0%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Stanton, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,285, a decrease from the 1,348 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.8% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 17.8% in 2020 and 20.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stanton is ranked the 392nd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 375th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stanton's White Population

1,141 residents of Stanton, or 88.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stanton is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Stanton ranks 309th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's White population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Stanton's population has decreased from 90.4% to 88.8%.

Stanton is more White than neighboring Palo (84.8% White). Stanton is less White than neighboring McBride (91.8% White), Sheridan (93.8% White), Edmore (93.2% White), and Crystal (97.6% White).

Stanton's Black Population

47 residents of Stanton, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stanton is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Stanton ranks 367th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Black population has grown by an estimated 422.2%. Black residents' share of Stanton's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.7%.

Stanton is more Black than neighboring McBride (0% Black), Sheridan (0% Black), Edmore (0.5% Black), Crystal (0% Black), and Palo (0% Black).

Stanton's Asian Population

0 residents of Stanton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stanton is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Stanton ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Stanton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Stanton is less Asian than neighboring McBride (0.5% Asian), and Crystal (1.5% Asian).

Stanton's Hispanic Population

75 residents of Stanton, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stanton is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Stanton ranks 144th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Stanton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Stanton is more Hispanic than neighboring McBride (0% Hispanic), Sheridan (0.8% Hispanic), Edmore (4.4% Hispanic), and Crystal (0% Hispanic). Stanton is less Hispanic than neighboring Palo (14.1% Hispanic).

Stanton's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Stanton, or 0.5% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Stanton ranks 695th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Native American/Other residents' share of Stanton's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

Stanton is more Native American/Other than neighboring McBride (0% Native American/Other), Sheridan (0% Native American/Other), Edmore (0% Native American/Other), Crystal (0% Native American/Other), and Palo (0% Native American/Other).

Stanton's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Stanton, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stanton is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Stanton ranks 608th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Stanton's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.2%.

Stanton is more Multiracial than neighboring Crystal (0.9% Multiracial), and Palo (1.1% Multiracial). Stanton is less Multiracial than neighboring McBride (7.7% Multiracial), Sheridan (5.4% Multiracial), and Edmore (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.