Stanton, St. Croix County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Stanton, Wisconsin
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Location of Stanton, St. Croix County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.0 sq mi (90.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.0 sq mi (88.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
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| • Total | 1,003 |
| • Density | 29.5/sq mi (11.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-76675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584212 |
Stanton is a town located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2000, about 1,003 people lived there. The small community of Stanton is also part of the town. You can find the Stanton Town Hall at 2245 County Road T Deer Park.
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History of Stanton
This town was named after Edwin M. Stanton. He was an important person who served as the United States Secretary of War. He worked for President Abraham Lincoln during a very important time in history.
Geography of Stanton
Stanton covers a total area of about 35.0 square miles (90.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.0 square miles (88.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 2.83% of the town is covered by water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 900 | — | |
| 2012 (est.) | 902 | 0.2% | |
In 2000, there were 1,003 people living in Stanton. These people lived in 352 different homes. Out of these homes, 285 were families. The town had about 29.5 people per square mile. There were 363 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Stanton were White, making up about 97.51% of the population. There were also small numbers of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 1.40% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life in Stanton
Many homes in Stanton had children under 18 years old. About 38.9% of households included kids. Most households, 68.2%, were married couples living together. Some households, 7.4%, had a female head of the house with no husband present. About 19.0% of households were not families.
The average household in Stanton had about 2.85 people. For families, the average size was a bit larger, with about 3.15 people.
Age Groups in Stanton
The population of Stanton was spread out across different age groups.
- About 28.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Stanton was 36 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 103 males. If you looked at just adults aged 18 and over, there were about 110.5 males for every 100 females.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Stanton was $52,604 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $54,896 per year. Men generally earned more, with an average income of $39,375. Women had an average income of $26,908.
The average income per person in the town was $20,808. A small number of families, about 2.8%, lived below the poverty line. This included about 7.1% of children under 18 and 3.2% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Stanton (condado de St. Croix, Wisconsin) para niños
