Stanton, North Dakota facts for kids
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Stanton, North Dakota
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Stanton, North Dakota
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Location of Stanton, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Mercer |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 368 |
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364 |
| • Density | 1,036.62/sq mi (399.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58571
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-75420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036285 |
Stanton is a small city in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. It is the main town, or "county seat," of Mercer County. In 2020, about 368 people lived there. Stanton was founded a long time ago in 1883. It became the county seat in 1884 when Mercer County was officially set up.
Stanton is famous for being home to the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. This special place has a Hidatsa earth lodge (a traditional home built partly underground) and the remains of three old villages. One of these villages, called Awatixa, is thought to be where Sakakawea once lived. She was a famous Native American woman who helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition explore the western United States.
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Where is Stanton?
Stanton is located in North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.92 square kilometers (0.36 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 325 | — | |
| 1930 | 358 | 10.2% | |
| 1940 | 370 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 571 | 54.3% | |
| 1960 | 409 | −28.4% | |
| 1970 | 517 | 26.4% | |
| 1980 | 623 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 517 | −17.0% | |
| 2000 | 345 | −33.3% | |
| 2010 | 366 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 368 | 0.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 364 | −0.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 366 people living in Stanton. These people lived in 166 homes, and 113 of these were families. Most people living in Stanton were White (97.3%). A small number were Native American or Asian, or from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Stanton in 2010 was about 48.5 years old. About 18% of the people were under 18 years old. About 51% of the population was male, and 49% was female.
Schools in Stanton
Stanton is part of the Center-Stanton School District. This school district was created in July 2004 when the Center and Stanton school districts joined together. After the merger, Stanton High School closed right away. Stanton Elementary School also closed in 2008. Now, all students from Stanton go to school in the nearby town of Center.
See also
In Spanish: Stanton (Dakota del Norte) para niños
