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Stanton, MI


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Stanton, Michigan

Stanton, Michigan, in Montcalm county, is 37 miles NE of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 122 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 1,504.

The People and Families of Stanton

In Stanton, about 45% of adults are married. Stanton has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stanton had a median family income of $39,688.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Stanton residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Stanton Housing

In Stanton, 62% 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, 91% 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 Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Stanton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Stanton, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity65
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men52
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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