Stanton County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 48th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Stanton County, Nebraska is 5,835 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 48th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $78,275, the median home value is $184,300, and the median age is 42.0.
The population of Stanton County has declined 6.3% since 2010 (6,141 → 5,756), a -0.46% annualized rate.
5,835
Population
-0.46%
Annual growth
14
People / sq mi
$78,275
Median Income
$184,300
Median Home Value
Stanton County covers 428 sq mi of land at 13.6 people per square mile.
About Stanton County, NE
Among US counties, Stanton County stands out first on household income: a median of $78,275, near the US median of $78,538. Stanton County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 5,835. It ranks #48 among counties in Nebraska by population.
Median household income is $78,275, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 7.0%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $184,300, with typical rent around $817.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 22.3% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.7%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Stanton County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Stanton County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Stanton County had a population of 6,141 in 2010 and 5,756 in 2024, a -6.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,176 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.46%.
5,756
Population (2024)
6,141
Population (2010)
6,176
Peak (2011)
-0.46%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,141 |
| 2011 | 6,176 |
| 2012 | 6,092 |
| 2013 | 6,089 |
| 2014 | 6,099 |
| 2015 | 5,946 |
| 2016 | 5,972 |
| 2017 | 5,978 |
| 2018 | 5,969 |
| 2019 | 5,932 |
| 2020 | 5,822 |
| 2021 | 5,830 |
| 2022 | 5,748 |
| 2023 | 5,825 |
| 2024 | 5,756 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.0
Median Age
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Male
20.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.4% · Seniors (65+): 20.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $78,275+$3,290 vs state |
| Mean household income | $97,831 |
| Per-capita income | $38,981 |
| Poverty rate | 7.0%+0.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 67.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Stanton County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
82.3%
Public transit
9.7%
Work from home
22.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$184,300$-39,500 vs state
Median home value
$817
Median rent
77.3%
Homeownership rate
2,475
Total housing units
92.5%
Occupied
7.5%
Vacant
22.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.6%
With health insurance
91.4%
With broadband internet
21.1%
Foreign-born
7.6%
Veterans (18+)
11.8%
With a disability
94.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
95.2%
High School+
22.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stanton County, Nebraska has a population of 5,835 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 48th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 14 people per square mile.
The population of Stanton County has declined 6.3% since 2010 (6,141 → 5,756), a -0.46% annualized rate.
The median household income in Stanton County, Nebraska is $78,275, with mean (average) household income of $97,831 and per-capita income of $38,981. 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Stanton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.4%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Stanton County, Nebraska is 42.0 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.
The median home value in Stanton County is $184,300 and median monthly rent is $817. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,475 total housing units, 7.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Stanton County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Stanton County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.