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Stokesdale

North Carolina · 5,924 residents · 19.033 sq mi
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Stokesdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,943. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,200. Households here earn about 61% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,924
+81%since 2000
from 3,267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
311 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+13%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Stokesdale
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,943
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,484 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,202
+74%since 2000
from $22,548 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $694 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(4,969)
Black4.6%(275)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(326)
Asian2.3%(134)
Other4%(237)
Diversity Score36.6%(2,171)
Diversity Score
37
+64%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stokesdale, North Carolina?

Stokesdale, North Carolina has about 5,924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stokesdale, North Carolina earns about $90,943 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 $240,200, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Stokesdale, North Carolina?

About 32.8% 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 8.1% 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 3,812 residents, a change of about 180 percent over that period.

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