Stanton, TX Demographics

A map of Stanton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,741	1,435	66.0%	54.0%
White	805	1,100	30.5%	41.4%
Native American/Other	85	24	3.2%	0.9%
Black	7	67	0.3%	2.5%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.2%
Multiracial	0	25	0.0%	0.9%

Stanton, Texas has an estimated population of 2,638, a less than 1% change from the 2,657 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.0% Hispanic, 30.5% White, 3.2% Native American/Other, 0.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 53.6% in 2020 and 47.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stanton is ranked the 630th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 609th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stanton's White Population

805 residents of Stanton, or 30.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stanton is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Stanton ranks 1158th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's White population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. White residents' share of Stanton's population has decreased from 41.4% to 30.5%.

Stanton is more White than neighboring Ackerly (26.6% White). Stanton is less White than neighboring Big Spring (36.1% White), Midland (41.3% White), Garden City (100% White), and Forsan (54.2% White).

Stanton's Black Population

7 residents of Stanton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stanton is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Stanton ranks 719th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Black population has declined by an estimated 89.6%. Black residents' share of Stanton's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.3%.

Stanton is more Black than neighboring Ackerly (0% Black), and Garden City (0% Black). Stanton is less Black than neighboring Big Spring (5.5% Black), Midland (7.4% Black), and Forsan (4.6% 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 lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Stanton ranks 1091st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 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 Big Spring (1.2% Asian), Midland (2.6% Asian), and Ackerly (1.3% Asian).

Stanton's Hispanic Population

1,741 residents of Stanton, or 66.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stanton is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Stanton ranks 568th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Stanton's population has increased from 54.0% to 66.0%.

Stanton is more Hispanic than neighboring Big Spring (53.2% Hispanic), Midland (45.9% Hispanic), Garden City (0% Hispanic), and Forsan (27.2% Hispanic). Stanton is less Hispanic than neighboring Ackerly (70.3% Hispanic).

Stanton's Native American/Other Population

85 residents of Stanton, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stanton is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Stanton ranks 529th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stanton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 254.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stanton's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.2%.

Stanton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Big Spring (0.6% Native American/Other), Midland (0.5% Native American/Other), Ackerly (0% Native American/Other), Garden City (0% Native American/Other), and Forsan (2.7% Native American/Other).

Stanton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Stanton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stanton is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Stanton ranks 1473rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Stanton is less Multiracial than neighboring Big Spring (3.3% Multiracial), Midland (2.3% Multiracial), Ackerly (1.8% Multiracial), and Forsan (11.3% 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.