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Stokesdale

North Carolina · 6,133 residents (2025 est.) · 19.033 sq mi
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Stokesdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,071. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $379,100. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,004
+84%since 2000
from 3,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
315 / sq mi
+84%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+22%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,133 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Stokesdale
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,071
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,484 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,766
+125%since 2000
from $22,548 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−9%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,100
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,450
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $694 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
3.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.7%
+54.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+32%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,916)
Black6.9%(227)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(63)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(729)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(4,419)
Black5.8%(346)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(769)
Asian1.4%(83)
Other6.4%(387)
Diversity Score54.3%(3,259)
Diversity Score
54
+143%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−19.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stokesdale, North Carolina?

Stokesdale, North Carolina has about 6,004 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stokesdale, North Carolina earns about $121,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stokesdale, North Carolina expensive?

In Stokesdale, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $379,100, and the typical rent is about $1,450 a month.

How educated are people in Stokesdale, North Carolina?

About 43.2% of adults age 25 and over in Stokesdale, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stokesdale, North Carolina?

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

Has Stokesdale, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Stokesdale, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,892 residents, a change of about 184 percent over that period.

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

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