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Stokes

North Carolina · 210 residents · 4.437 sq mi
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Stokes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $225,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
+6%since 2023
from 198 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
47 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 45 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
−11%since 2023
from 50.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
113294475656837201020202024Stokes
2024210
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,625
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,382 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,508
+27%since 2023
from $21,685 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.141
+22%since 2023
from 0.116 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade35.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $233,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−25.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−9%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(68)
Black42.9%(85)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.7%(45)
Diversity Score80.8%(160)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(102)
Black36.7%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.8%(31)
Diversity Score76%(160)
Diversity Score
76
−6%since 2023
from 81 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
Female
41.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stokes, North Carolina?

Stokes, North Carolina has about 210 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stokes, North Carolina earns about $59,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stokes, North Carolina expensive?

In Stokes, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $225,000.

How educated are people in Stokes, North Carolina?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stokes, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stokes, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Stokes, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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