About Stanton
Stanton, NE is a small town located in northern Nebraska, home to 1,505 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Stanton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.74 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 865 residents per square mile.
📰 Stanton News Today
- Obituary for Jerry A. Weatherholt Home for Funerals · Mar 12
- 14-year-old driver injured in Nebraska rollover early Monday morning KTIV · Jun 29
- Richard "Rick" Coates Obituary (2026) - Stanton, NE - Home for Funerals - Stanton Legacy obituary · Jul 24
- Obituary information for Jolene N. Droze Brockhaus Funeral Home · Apr 14
- Man seriously injured, vintage vehicle damaged in northeast Nebraska rollover crash KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Apr 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Stanton Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Stanton — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Stanton
- Tony's Steakhouse — steak house
- The Uptown Brewery — steak house
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Stanton
- Maskenthine Arboretum reviews ★
- Maskenthine State Recreation Area reviews ★
- Wood Duck State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Stanton
- STANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- STANTON HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,505
Rank in state#74 of 528
Land area1.74 sq mi
Density865/sq mi
Coordinates41.9481, -97.2123