Stanly County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37167 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,651 | — | #856 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,704 | -19.2% | #2,020 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,966 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $242,400 | -14.0% | #956 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $861 | -26.0% | #1,670 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | +21.0% | #1,988 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Stanly County has a population of 64,651, making it the #856 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Stanly County is $60,704, ranking #2,020 out of 3,222 counties — 19.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Stanly County is $242,400 (-14.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $861/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.
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91.0% of residents in Stanly County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
About Stanly County, North Carolina
Stanly County, North Carolina has a total population of 64,651, making it the 856th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stanly County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stanly County is $60,704, which ranks #2,020 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Stanly County is $242,400, 14.0% below the national median. Renters in Stanly County pay a median gross rent of $861 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stanly County, 19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.2 min.
Stanly County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%).
All data for Stanly County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.