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Stanton, Michigan

Stanton is a city located in Montcalm County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,504. It is the county seat of Montcalm County6.

Geography

\nAccording to the
United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 1,504 people, 555 households, and 362 families residing in the city. The population density is 271.4/km² (701.6/mi²). There are 609 housing units at an average density of 109.9/km² (284.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.94% White, 0.20% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 2.06% from two or more races. 4.85% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 555 households out of which 37.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% are married couples living together, 17.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% are non-families. 29.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.13. In the city the population is spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.3 males. The median income for a household in the city is $29,286, and the median income for a family is $39,688. Males have a median income of $32,569 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,901. 21.7% of the population and 17.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 30.3% are under the age of 18 and 12.2% are 65 or older.