[4] Stanton Township is located in the northwest corner of Goodhue County, and immediately adjacent to Dakota County.

The population density was 49.8 inhabitants per square mile (19.2/km2).

There were 434 housing units at an average density of 19.1/sq mi (6.5/km2).

The racial makeup of the township was 98.05% White, 0.09% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.18% African American, 0.44% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races.

Males had a median income of $41,033 versus $27,768 for females.