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Stony Point

North Carolina · 1,380 residents · 2.979 sq mi
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Stony Point has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,305. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,380
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,384 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
463 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 465 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.8
+10%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stony Point
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,305
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,393 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,303
+68%since 1990
from $10,273 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$380
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
30.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−23%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,361)
Black1.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,261)
Black3.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.7%(231)
Diversity Score
17
+310%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−17%since 1990
from 19.1 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 Stony Point, North Carolina?

Stony Point, North Carolina has about 1,380 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stony Point, North Carolina?

The typical household in Stony Point, North Carolina earns about $42,305 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stony Point, North Carolina expensive?

In Stony Point, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Stony Point, North Carolina?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stony Point, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stony Point, North Carolina?

About 15.0% of people in Stony Point, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stony Point, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Stony Point, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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