Stantonville, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stantonville, Tennessee
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Location of Stantonville in McNairy County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McNairy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 335 |
| • Density | 296.99/sq mi (114.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38379
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-70840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652466 |
Stantonville is a small town in McNairy County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 335 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
Where is Stantonville?
Stantonville is located in the state of Tennessee, in the United States. You can find it at these coordinates: 35.158143 degrees North and 88.428354 degrees West.
The town covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Local Newspaper
Stantonville has its own local newspaper called the Independent Appeal. This newspaper shares news and stories from all over McNairy County. It started way back in 1902, making it over 120 years old! The newspaper office is in Selmer, a nearby town.
Town Population Over Time
The number of people living in Stantonville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 296 | — | |
| 1980 | 271 | −8.4% | |
| 1990 | 264 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 312 | 18.2% | |
| 2010 | 283 | −9.3% | |
| 2020 | 335 | 18.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 312 people living in Stantonville. These people lived in 122 different homes. Most of the people in town were white. A small number of residents were from other racial backgrounds.
The town's population included people of all ages. About 21.5% were under 18 years old. About 17.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Stantonville was 40 years.
Most households in Stantonville were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, usually a mother. About 23.8% of homes were single people living alone.
The average income for a household in Stantonville in 2000 was around $33,047 per year. For families, the average income was about $34,432. A small number of families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Stantonville para niños
