Stanton County, Nebraska

county in Nebraska, United States

Stanton County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 census, 5,842 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Stanton. It was founded in 1865.

Stanton County
Stanton County courthouse in Stanton
Stanton County courthouse in Stanton
Map of Nebraska highlighting Stanton County
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Map of the United States highlighting Nebraska
Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°55′N 97°11′W / 41.92°N 97.19°W / 41.92; -97.19
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1856 (founded as "Izard County")
1862 (renamed "Stanton County")
1867 (organized)
Named forEdwin M. Stanton
SeatStanton
Largest cityStanton
Area
 • Total431 sq mi (1,120 km2)
 • Land428 sq mi (1,110 km2)
 • Water3.1 sq mi (8 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,842
 • Density14/sq mi (5.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st

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  1. "QuickFacts: Stanton County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 10, 2024.