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Stanley

North Carolina · 3,963 residents · 2.861 sq mi
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Stanley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,786. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,963
+30%since 2000
from 3,053 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,385 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,067 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+17%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Stanley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,786
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,867 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,151
+50%since 2000
from $17,403 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,725)
Black8.4%(257)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.4%(683)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(3,159)
Black10.5%(415)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(152)
Asian1.1%(43)
Other1.9%(74)
Diversity Score38.8%(1,539)
Diversity Score
39
+74%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stanley, North Carolina?

Stanley, North Carolina has about 3,963 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stanley, North Carolina?

The typical household in Stanley, North Carolina earns about $61,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stanley, North Carolina expensive?

In Stanley, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $153,600, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Stanley, North Carolina?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Stanley, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stanley, North Carolina?

About 5.6% of people in Stanley, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stanley, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Stanley, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,149 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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