Stanley is a city in Buchanan and Fayette counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 81 at the time of the 2020 census. Geography Stanley is located at (42.641939, -91.811877). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 125 people, 43 households, and 34 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 49 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 90.4% White, 0.8% African American, 1.6% Native American, and 7.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population. There were 43 households, of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.9% were non-families. 16.3% 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 2.91 and the average family size was 3.29. The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 34.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 20% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 128 people, 42 households, and 34 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 50 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.09% White, and 3.91% from two or more races. There were 42 households, out of which 47.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.41. In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.3% under the