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Stony Point

North Carolina · 1,146 residents · 2.979 sq mi
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Stony Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,104. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 234 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,146
−17%since 2000
from 1,380 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
385 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+11%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stony Point
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,104
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,305 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,263
−6%since 2000
from $17,303 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.7%
US avg: 10%
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+92%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,261)
Black3.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.7%(231)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(926)
Black4.9%(56)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(91)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.8%(353)
Diversity Score
31
+84%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+29.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.9%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−46.1 ptssince 2013
from 59.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stony Point, North Carolina?

Stony Point, North Carolina has about 1,146 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stony Point, North Carolina earns about $44,104 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 $135,300.

How educated are people in Stony Point, North Carolina?

About 7.4% 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 4.8% 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 238 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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