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Stanton, CA


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Stanton, California

Stanton, California, in Orange county, is 3 miles N of Westminster, California (center to center) and 5 miles SW of Anaheim, California. The people of the city are in the Orange County metropolitan area. Stanton has a population of 37,403.

The People and Families of Stanton

In Stanton, about 42% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Stanton, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Approximately 50% of Stanton is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Stanton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stanton had a median family income of $40,162.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Stanton residents, with $750. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Stanton Housing

In Stanton, 49% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Stanton, 87% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Stanton; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

Stanton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyStanton Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Stanton Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Stanton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Stanton, CA

Comparing Stanton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men35
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population23
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home32
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime56

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