Stanton, Iowa
Stanton, Iowa | ||
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FIPS code 19-75000 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0461955 | |
Website | www |
Stanton is a city in
Stanton was first settled by Swedish immigrants. Stanton is best known for its two water towers, the tanks of which are painted and shaped like a giant coffee pot and coffee cup (billed as "the largest Swedish coffee pot in the world"). These also allude to the fact that Stanton is the hometown of actress Virginia Christine, best known to television viewers as "Mrs. Olsen" in classic commercials for Folgers.
History
Stanton was laid out in 1870.[3]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.92 square miles (2.38 km2), all land.[4]
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1880 | 247 | — |
1890 | 399 | +61.5% |
1900 | 404 | +1.3% |
1910 | 653 | +61.6% |
1920 | 749 | +14.7% |
1930 | 607 | −19.0% |
1940 | 571 | −5.9% |
1950 | 570 | −0.2% |
1960 | 514 | −9.8% |
1970 | 574 | +11.7% |
1980 | 747 | +30.1% |
1990 | 692 | −7.4% |
2000 | 714 | +3.2% |
2010 | 689 | −3.5% |
2020 | 678 | −1.6% |
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: |
2010 census
At the
Of the 268 households 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.7% of households were one person and 13.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age was 48.7 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.0% male and 56.0% female.
2000 census
At the
Of the 271 households 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 28.0% of households were one person and 15.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.01.
26.3% are under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males.
The median household income was $36,607 and the median family income was $46,136. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $20,852 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,628. About 3.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the
Education
Stanton Community School District operates public schools.
Notable People
- Virginia Christine, film actress, was born in Stanton.
- Joni Ernst, member of the United States Senate
The Little White City
Stanton is commonly known as the Little White City. Although commonly believed to be in reference to almost everyone painting their house white, the nickname originated from railroad conductors. The town had a small white painted train depot, in contrast to most being plain, brown, treated wood.
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ History of Montgomery County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, Etc. Iowa Historical & Biographical Company. 1881. p. 528.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.