CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 705.03
North Carolina · Stokes County · 5,630 residents · 10.703 sq mi
Notable rankings
#422highest population in NC5,630TRACT SHAPE · Stokes County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 705.03 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,026. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $244,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,630
−2%since 2020
from 5,755 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
526 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 538 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
−3%since 2020
from 41.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,026
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,372 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,317
+22%since 2020
from $31,476 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+1%since 2020
from 0.403 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.3%
Information9.9%
Wholesale trade7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Other services3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Public administration2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$244,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $163,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $764 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+40%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(5,174)
Black3.9%(223)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(309)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(49)
Diversity Score23.4%(1,347)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(4,370)
Black4.5%(256)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(686)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other5.3%(300)
Diversity Score47.2%(2,658)
Diversity Score
47
+102%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
+20%since 2020
from 22.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
Female
50.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,630 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $68,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $244,400, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 10.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024