Stanton, California

Stanton, California
Stanton City Hall
Motto: 
"Pride. Purpose. Progress."
Location of Stanton within Orange County, California
Stanton, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°48′9″N 117°59′40″W / 33.80250°N 117.99444°W / 33.80250; -117.99444
Country United States
State California
CountyOrange
Founded1911
IncorporatedJune 4, 1956
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorDavid J. Shawver
 • Mayor Pro-TemGary Taylor
 • City council
  • Victor Barrios
  • John D. Warren
  • Donald Torres


 • City ManagerHannah Shin-Heydorn
Area
 • Total
3.10 sq mi (8.03 km2)
 • Land3.10 sq mi (8.03 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
37,962
 • Density12,212.0/sq mi (4,715.07/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
90680
Area code657/714
FIPS code06-73962
GNIS feature ID1661501
Websitewww.stantonca.gov

Stanton is a city in northern Orange County, California, United States, within the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The population was 37,962 at the 2020 United States census. The city was incorporated in 1956 and operates under the council–manager form of government, providing a full range of municipal services. Stanton is bounded by Cypress on the west, Anaheim on the north and east, and Garden Grove on the east and south.