Stanton, California

Stanton is a city located in western Orange County, California. The population was 37,403 at the 2000 census. Its most notable features are the Adventureland Park, and Hobby City, which are located in its city limits. It consists of many townhomes and small residential units built prior to 1960. In fact, since 1975, only 99 new residential units have been built within the city's limits.

Traveling between Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm via Orange County Transportation Authority buses requires a transfer at the intersection of Katella Avenue and Beach Boulevard, which is located in Stanton.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
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[edit] Geography

Stanton is located at 33°48′9″N, 117°59′40″W (33.802365, -117.994555)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 37,403 people, 10,767 households, and 7,806 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,628.6/km² (11,971.0/mi²). There were 11,011 housing units at an average density of 1,362.6/km² (3,524.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 49.57% White, 2.27% African American, 1.06% Native American, 15.45% Asian, 0.92% Pacific Islander, 25.71% from other races, and 5.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.89% of the population.

There were 10,767 households out of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.43 and the average family size was 3.93.

In the city the population was spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

Stanton is a low-income community relative to its neighbors. The median income for a household in the city was $39,127, and the median income for a family was $40,162. Males had a median income of $27,644 versus $25,995 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,197. About 13.4% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.