Stanton, Iowa facts for kids
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Stanton, Iowa
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| Nickname(s):
The Little White City
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| Motto(s):
Hand us the Meatballs
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Location of Stanton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 678 |
| • Density | 715.19/sq mi (276.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51573
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-75000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461955 |
Stanton is a city in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. The population was 678 at the time of the 2020 census.
Stanton was first settled by Swedish immigrants. Stanton is best known for its two water towers, the tanks of which are painted and shaped like a giant coffee pot and coffee cup (billed as "the largest Swedish coffee pot in the world"). These also allude to the fact that Stanton is the hometown of actress Virginia Christine, best known to television viewers as "Mrs. Olsen" in classic commercials for Folgers.
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History
Stanton was laid out in 1870.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.92 square miles (2.38 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 247 | — |
| 1890 | 399 | +61.5% |
| 1900 | 404 | +1.3% |
| 1910 | 653 | +61.6% |
| 1920 | 749 | +14.7% |
| 1930 | 607 | −19.0% |
| 1940 | 571 | −5.9% |
| 1950 | 570 | −0.2% |
| 1960 | 514 | −9.8% |
| 1970 | 574 | +11.7% |
| 1980 | 747 | +30.1% |
| 1990 | 692 | −7.4% |
| 2000 | 714 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 689 | −3.5% |
| 2020 | 678 | −1.6% |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 689 people in 268 households, including 190 families, in the city. The population density was 748.9 inhabitants per square mile (289.2/km2). There were 299 housing units at an average density of 325.0 per square mile (125.5/km2). The racial makup of the city was 99.9% White and 0.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1%.
Of the 268 households 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.7% of households were one person and 13.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age was 48.7 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.0% male and 56.0% female.
Education
Stanton Community School District operates public schools.
Notable People
- Virginia Christine, film actress, was born in Stanton.
- Joni Ernst, member of the United States Senate
The Little White City
Stanton is commonly known as the Little White City. Although commonly believed to be in reference to almost everyone painting their house white, the nickname originated from railroad conductors. The town had a small white painted train depot, in contrast to most being plain, brown, treated wood.
See also
In Spanish: Stanton (Iowa) para niños
