Stanton, Texas facts for kids
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Stanton, Texas
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Welcome to Stanton sign on I-20
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Location of Stanton, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,664 ft (812 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,657 |
| • Density | 1,338.54/sq mi (516.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79782
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| Area code(s) | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-70040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1347803 |
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Stanton is a city in Texas, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Martin County. German immigrants first settled here and called the area Marienfeld. In 2020, about 2,657 people lived in Stanton.
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History of Stanton
Stanton has an interesting past. In 1887, a man named John Scharbauer from New York started a large cattle ranch here. This was before Stanton became a city.
Geography of Stanton
Stanton is located in Texas. Its exact spot on a map is 32°7′51″N 101°47′31″W / 32.13083°N 101.79194°W. This means it is 32 degrees North and 101 degrees West.
The city covers about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers) of land. Only a very small part of this area is water.
People of Stanton
The number of people living in Stanton has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,384 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,245 | −10.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,603 | 28.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,228 | 39.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,117 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,314 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,576 | 11.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,556 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,492 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,657 | 6.6% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,657 people living in Stanton. These people made up 889 households and 711 families.
The city is home to people from many different backgrounds. About 41.4% of the people were White (not Hispanic). About 54% of the people were Hispanic or Latino. Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races.
Education in Stanton
Students in Stanton attend schools within the Stanton Independent School District. This district is responsible for public education in the area.
Famous People from Stanton
Stanton is the birthplace of some well-known individuals.
- Craig Eiland: He was born in Stanton in 1962. He later became a state representative for Texas, representing the city of Galveston.
- Michael Salgado: This famous Tejano singer was born in Stanton in 1971.
See also
In Spanish: Stanton (Texas) para niños
