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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Stokes County

North Carolina · 44,711 residents · 449.324 sq mi
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Stokes County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,808. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $84,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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

44,711
+20%since 1990
from 37,223 in 1990
1990 – 2025
100 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 83 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+9%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K39K42K45K48K1990201020202024Stokes County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,808
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,945 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,130
+49%since 1990
from $12,181 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$449
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
82.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
17.9% rent
2.2
+3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(34,982)
Black5.5%(2,038)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(248)
Asian0.2%(84)
Diversity Score15.7%(5,836)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(41,379)
Black4.6%(2,068)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(836)
Asian0.2%(82)
Diversity Score15.9%(7,129)
16
+2%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.2%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
−15%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stokes County, North Carolina?

Stokes County, North Carolina has about 44,711 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stokes County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Stokes County, North Carolina earns about $38,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stokes County, North Carolina expensive?

In Stokes County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $84,000, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Stokes County, North Carolina?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stokes County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stokes County, North Carolina?

About 9.1% of people in Stokes County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stokes County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Stokes County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,488 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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