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Stokes County

North Carolina · 44,520 residents · 449.324 sq mi
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Stokes County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,668. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,000. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,520
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44,711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+28%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K39K42K45K48K1990201020202024Stokes County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,668
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,808 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,979
+54%since 2000
from $18,130 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(41,379)
Black4.6%(2,068)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(836)
Asian0.2%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(7,129)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(39,609)
Black3.6%(1,619)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,456)
Asian0.4%(158)
Other1.6%(715)
Diversity Score21.3%(9,477)
Segregation Score27.1%(12,070)
Diversity Score
21
+34%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stokes County, North Carolina?

Stokes County, North Carolina has about 44,520 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stokes County, North Carolina earns about $51,668 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 $145,000, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Stokes County, North Carolina?

About 13.4% 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 13.6% 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 7,297 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 706Census Tract 705.03Census Tract 704Census Tract 705.04Census Tract 702Census Tract 705.05Census Tract 701.01Census Tract 705.06Census Tract 707.01Census Tract 701.02Census Tract 703.01Census Tract 707.02Census Tract 703.02
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 27021ZIP 27052ZIP 27043ZIP 27019ZIP 27053ZIP 27046ZIP 27016ZIP 27022ZIP 27042
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