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Stanton, KY


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Stanton, Kentucky

Stanton, Kentucky, in Powell county, is 35 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. The city has a population of 3,029.

The People and Families of Stanton

In Stanton, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stanton had a median family income of $29,781. Home offices are common in Stanton.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Stanton Housing

In Stanton, 58% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Stanton, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Stanton, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity43
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime33

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