Stanton, Texas | |
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 Welcome to Stanton sign on I-20 | |
 Location of Stanton, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 32°7′51″N 101°47′31″W / 32.13083°N 101.79194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,664 ft (812 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,657 |
| • Density | 1,338.54/sq mi (516.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 79782 |
| Area code | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-70040[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1347803[4] |
| Website | www |
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Stanton is a city in and the county seat of Martin County, Texas, United States.[5] Stanton was founded as Marienfeld by German immigrants that were some of the first settlers in this region of Texas.[6] The population was 2,657 at the 2020 census.[2]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Stanton city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "TSHA | Germans".