Stanton County, Nebraska
Stanton County: county in Nebraska, United States
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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 161 years ago in 1864.
County Snapshot
Stanton County at a glance
Stanton County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.9169,-97.1939 |
| Named for | Edwin M. Stanton |
| Altitude | 1,526 feet / 465 meters |
| Capital | Stanton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1865 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:21:07 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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.
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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 |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day Forecast- 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 (1)
- 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 |