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Stokes

North Carolina · 357 residents · 4.437 sq mi
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Stokes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,913. Population has fallen 54% since 2019, a loss of 420 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
357
−54%since 2019
from 777 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
−54%since 2019
from 175 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
−6%since 2019
from 43.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
113294475656837201020202024Stokes
2024210
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,913
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $93,963 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,613
+4%since 2019
from $32,224 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
15.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(548)
Black24.2%(188)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.2%(429)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(280)
Black13.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino5%(18)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.5%(145)
Diversity Score
40
−27%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 20.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+6%since 2019
from 24.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
92.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 63.4% in 2019
Female
43.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 36.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stokes, North Carolina?

Stokes, North Carolina has about 357 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stokes, North Carolina earns about $96,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Stokes, North Carolina?

About 20.8% 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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