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 of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 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.

Age distribution was 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.

The median household income was $39,127, and the median family income 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.

History

In the early 1950s, the area had experienced a post-war population boom, and in May 1956 the citizens decided to incorporate into today’s City of Stanton. The first city was around 16 square miles, and today's Stanton is a bit over three square miles. The cost of being incorporated into a city is still a salient issue in this part of the county. There are many small areas around Stanton which are un-incorporated and receive their services from the County of Orange.

The City of Stanton mitigates the high costs of cityhood for a relatively small population by contracting out municipal services. Most of the police services and fire protection are provided by the Orange County’s Sheriff’s Department and Orange County Fire Authority respectively. Ambulance service is provided by a private company, Care Ambulance Service.

Emergency services

Fire protection in Stanton is provided by the Orange County Fire Authority with ambulance transport by Care Ambulance Service. The Orange County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement. The city is a safe place to do business or live in as it has a crime rate that is about the same as the rest of Orange County, and significantly less than the rest of California. Currently, the residents are working with the Department to reduce quality of life crimes such as graffiti and illegal dumping.

Parks and recreation

Over the past five years the City of Stanton has upgraded its parks. It has also opened new parks: Veterans Memorial Park, Pocket Park and Harry M. Dotson Park. Public parks include: Harry M Dotson Park, Hollenbeck Park, the Norm Ross Sports Complex, Pocket Park, Premier Park, Stanton Community Services Center Park, Stanton Municipal Tennis Center, Stanton Park, Veterans Memorial Park and Zuniga Park. With the exception of Veterans Memorial and the Tennis Center, parks tend to cater to families with young children recently upgraded playground equipment. The city's newest park, Harry M. Dotson Park, has the most playground equipment including a two large climbing areas, an interactive water feature, and a basket ball court. Adventure City, Orange County's third amusement park, is located in Stanton. It has rides and shows which appeal to children under twelve.

Veterans Memorial Park

The city hosts three major community events each year: Summerfest, a Halloween Fair, and Christmas in the City. All three events are well attended and cater to families with younger children. Summerfest typically includes carnival type rides, live music, food booths, and informational tables from community groups. The Halloween Fair features free games that children play for candy prizes, costume contests, and a DJ. Christmas in the City, also known in recent years as Snow Day, features several tons of man-made snow and a visit from Santa. Additionally, the Lions and Kiwanis Clubs typically serve a pancake breakfast or a pasta dinner, and the city has its official tree lighting.

Youth sports have been an integral part of the community since Stanton was a rural community. In the 1950s, with help of the James Irvine Foundation, the Stanton Lions Club and a generous donation of land from farmer Al Stock, the community built Lions-Stock Park which had a sports facility and community center. This privately-owned park was later purchased by the school board. Today, Stanton youth participate in Pop Warner Football and the Stanton Little League.

Community service organizations

American Legion Post 783

• Greater Anaheim Chamber of Commerce
• Stanton Boys and Girls Club
• Stanton Chamber of Commerce
• Stanton Kiwanis Club
• Stanton Lions Club
• Education

Residents of the city are served by four public school districts, and one private school:

Garden Grove Unified School District schools.

The Savanna School District serves elementary school students and has a high API similar school ranking of 9.75 out of 10 as compiled by the California Department of Education.

Magnolia School District Baden-Powell and Pyles Schools have been named as a Title I Academic Achievement School.

Anaheim Union High School District.

Saint Polycarp School (K-8) Catholic School

Educational resources

The Orange County Public Library has a branch Library in Stanton. In addition to over 60,000 volumes, it offers morning and an evening story time, afternoon craft programs, free high speed wireless Internet access (WiFi), and Internet instruction; and the Stanton Boys and Girls Club, located next door, offers computer access, tutoring and a home work help room for elementary school children. Two additional organizations also help educate children and prepare them for careers. The Orange County Children's Theater produces plays and musicals. Often Broadway style musicals are held in the City's Community Center with a professional sound system, lighting and staging. The Future Scientists and Engineers of America organization offers hands-on projects that encourage middle and high school aged children to learn about mathematics, science and engineering.