Stanton, Michigan facts for kids
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Stanton, Michigan
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East Main Street in Stanton
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Location within Montcalm County and the state of Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Montcalm |
| Founded | 1860 |
| Incorporated | 1869 (village) 1881 (city) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 sq mi (5.57 km2) |
| • Land | 2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,348 |
| • Density | 628.15/sq mi (242.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48888
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-76220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627122 |
Stanton is a city in the state of Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 1,348 people lived there. It is the main city, or "county seat," of Montcalm County.
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History of Stanton City
Stanton was started in 1860. At that time, people in Montcalm County decided to move their main government office, the county seat, to this new place. Before this, the county seat was in Greenville since 1840.
The County Board bought 40 acres (about 160,000 square meters) of land from Fred Hall. They named the new place "Fred" to honor him. The first family to live here was Levi Camburn's family. Levi Camburn also became the first postmaster on March 10, 1862.
In 1863, the city was renamed Stanton. This new name honored Edwin M. Stanton, who was the U.S. Secretary of War at the time. Stanton was officially mapped out in 1865. It became a village in 1869 and then a city in 1881. The Hotel Montcalm, a well-known building, was built in 1863.
Geography and Location
Stanton is located in the middle of Montcalm County. It is about 17 miles (27 km) northeast of Greenville, which is the biggest city in the county.
The city of Stanton is special because it sits where four different townships meet. These townships are Day Township to the northeast, Evergreen Township to the southeast, Sidney Township to the southwest, and Douglass Township to the northwest.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Stanton covers a total area of 2.15 square miles (5.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The Stanton post office uses the ZIP code 48888. This post office also serves parts of the four townships around the city. It also serves areas in Ferris Township, Belvidere Township, and Pine Township.
Transportation in Stanton
The main road that goes through Stanton is M-66. This highway is known by different names as it passes through the city, such as South Sheridan Road, Main Street, and North State Street.
- M-66 goes south for about 21 miles (34 km) to the city of Ionia.
- It also goes north for about 12 miles (19 km) to Six Lakes.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Stanton has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population counts from different U.S. censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 600 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,760 | 193.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,352 | −23.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,234 | −8.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,012 | −18.0% | |
| 1920 | 862 | −14.8% | |
| 1930 | 955 | 10.8% | |
| 1940 | 908 | −4.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,123 | 23.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,139 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,089 | −4.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,315 | 20.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,504 | 14.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,504 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,417 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,348 | −4.9% | |
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Stanton's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 1,417 people lived in Stanton. There were 508 households, and 315 of these were families. The city had about 659 people per square mile (254 people per square kilometer). There were 579 places where people could live, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people in Stanton were White (93.8%). There were also African American (1.8%), Native American (0.7%), and Asian (0.2%) residents. Some people were from other races (1.8%), and 1.7% were from two or more races. About 5.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Stanton was 33.8 years old.
- 23.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 11.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 13.8% were 65 years old or older.
The city had a nearly even number of males and females, with 50.6% male and 49.4% female residents.
Fun Places to Visit
Stanton has a few interesting spots:
- Mid Michigan Motorplex: This is a place where people can enjoy motor sports.
- Casair, Inc.: This company has its main office here.
See also
In Spanish: Stanton (Míchigan) para niños
