Stanton, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stanton, Iowa
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| Nickname(s):
The Little White City
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| Motto(s):
Hand us the Meatballs
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Location of Stanton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 678 |
| • Density | 715.19/sq mi (276.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51573
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-75000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461955 |
Stanton is a small city located in Montgomery County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 678 people lived there.
Stanton was first settled by people who came from Sweden. The city is famous for its two unique water towers. One tower looks like a giant coffee pot, and the other looks like a coffee cup. People call the coffee pot "the largest Swedish coffee pot in the world." These towers also remind people that Stanton is the hometown of actress Virginia Christine. She was well-known for playing "Mrs. Olsen" in old TV commercials for Folgers coffee.
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History of Stanton
Stanton was officially planned and founded in the year 1870.
Geography of Stanton
Stanton is located in Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.92 square miles (2.4 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
People of Stanton: Demographics
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Stanton has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 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% |
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Stanton's Population in 2020
In 2020, a census counted 678 people living in Stanton. There were 270 households and 183 families. The city had about 715 people per square mile (276 per square kilometer).
Most people in Stanton were White (95.9%). A small number were from two or more races (3.8%). About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In the households, 23.3% had children under 18. Many households (56.7%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Stanton was 50.6 years. About 24% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 28.8% were 65 years or older. Slightly more females (52.5%) lived in Stanton than males (47.5%).
Stanton's Population in 2010
The 2010 census counted 689 people in Stanton. There were 268 households, including 190 families. The population density was about 749 people per square mile (290 per square kilometer).
Almost everyone (99.9%) was White. About 0.1% were from two or more races. A very small number (0.1%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.4% of households had children under 18. Most households (62.3%) were married couples. The average age was 48.7 years. About 21.6% of residents were under 18. Also, 25.3% were 65 or older. More females (56%) lived in the city than males (44%).
Education in Stanton
The Stanton Community School District is in charge of the public schools in Stanton. This district helps students get their education.
Famous People from Stanton
- Virginia Christine: She was an actress who appeared in movies. She was born in Stanton.
- Joni Ernst: She is a politician who serves in the United States Senate.
What is "The Little White City"?
Stanton is often called "The Little White City." Many people think this is because most houses in the town are painted white. However, the nickname actually came from railroad conductors. The train station in Stanton was painted white, which was unusual. Most train depots were plain, brown wood. So, the conductors started calling it "The Little White City" because of its unique white train station.
Images for kids
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The largest Swedish coffee pot in the world
See also
In Spanish: Stanton (Iowa) para niños
