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Stokes

North Carolina · 376 residents · 4.437 sq mi
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Stokes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,413. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 203 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,300. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
376
+117%vs 2011
vs 173 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
85 / sq mi
+117%vs 2011
vs 39 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
−16%vs 2011
vs 51.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
113294475656837201020202024Stokes
2024210
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,413
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $56,075 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,400
−34%vs 2011
vs $36,803 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+106%vs 2011
vs 0.209 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing19.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $101,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−52.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
34.3%
+15.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
+32.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.7
−4%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(130)
Black19.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(10)
Diversity Score49.5%(86)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(299)
Black18.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other4.2%(16)
Diversity Score46%(173)
Diversity Score
46
−7%vs 2011
vs 49 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
−22.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.4 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
40.3%
+17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.3%
+17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.6% in 2011
Female
49.2%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stokes, North Carolina?

Stokes, North Carolina has about 376 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stokes, North Carolina earns about $51,413 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 $89,300.

How educated are people in Stokes, North Carolina?

About 14.2% 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 25.8% of people in Stokes, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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