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Stokesdale

North Carolina · 3,267 residents · 19.033 sq mi
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Stokesdale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,484. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $122,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,267
+55%since 1990
from 2,112 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
172 / sq mi
+55%since 1990
from 111 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+8%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Stokesdale
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,484
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,243 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,548
+105%since 1990
from $11,002 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.3%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $522 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
17.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−9%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,880)
Black9%(190)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score28%(592)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,916)
Black6.9%(227)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(63)
Asian0.7%(22)
Diversity Score22.3%(729)
Diversity Score
22
−20%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+14.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+24.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−28%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stokesdale, North Carolina?

Stokesdale, North Carolina has about 3,267 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Stokesdale, North Carolina earns about $51,484 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 $122,200, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Stokesdale, North Carolina?

About 23.2% 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 5.3% 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 1,155 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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