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Stanley is a town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,556 at the 2010 census. == Geography == According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), of which 2.7 square miles (6.9 km2) is land and 0.015 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.57%, is water. The 28164 zip code for Stanley extends north into unincorporated land as far as the southwestern corner of Lake Norman in Lincoln County. == Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,963 people, 1,395 households, and 1,032 families residing in the town. === 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 3,053 people, 1,201 households, and 887 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,327.2 inhabitants per square mile (512.4/km2). There were 1,303 housing units at an average density of 566.4 per square mile (218.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 89.42% White, 8.42% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.66% other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race comprised 0.82% of the population [United States Census, 2000].