Stanton County, Nebraska
Stanton County: County in Nebraska, United States
About
Stanton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,129 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,880 inhabitants. Its county seat is Stanton. The county was created 160 years ago in 1864.
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Quick Facts about Stanton County
Population : | 5,880 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Nebraska (United States) |
Different from : | Stanton County |
Area : | 1116 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
Named for : | Edwin M. Stanton |
Altitude : | 1,526 feet / 465 meters |
Capital : | Stanton |
Establishment : | January 01, 1865 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 2/17/2025 - 10:36:30 PM |
Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -4.23% (2010-2020) |
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![Stanton County Courthouse 'Nebraska' from S 4 image](https://cdn.mapsof.net/images/508/5079543/stanton-county-image_25844.jpg)
Geography
Stanton County is located at 41°55'1"N 97°11'38"W (41.9169200, -97.1939200). It has 6 neighbors: Colfax County, Cuming County, Madison County, Pierce County, Platte County and Wayne County.
Stanton County map
The largest city of Stanton County is Stanton with a population of 1,483. Other cities include and Pilger population 362. See all Stanton County cities & populated places.
Stanton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Stanton County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Stanton | 1,483 | City in Nebraska |
Pilger | 362 | Human settlement in Stanton County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Stanton County has 6 neighbours.
- Colfax County county in Nebraska, United States
- Cuming County county in Nebraska, United States
- Madison County county in Nebraska, United States
- Pierce County county in Nebraska, United States
- Platte County county in Nebraska, United States
- Wayne County county in Nebraska, United States
- Stanton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Stanton County decreased by 4.23% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 6,129 | - | census |
2011 | 6,176 | 0.76% | estimation process |
2012 | 6,091 | -1.4% | estimation process |
2013 | 6,087 | -0.07% | estimation process |
2014 | 6,097 | 0.16% | estimation process |
2015 | 5,944 | -2.57% | estimation process |
2016 | 5,975 | 0.52% | estimation process |
2017 | 5,974 | -0.02% | estimation process |
2018 | 5,970 | -0.07% | estimation process |
2019 | 5,920 | -0.84% | estimation process |
2020 | 5,880 | -0.68% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Stanton County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 1,969 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |