Stokes County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37169 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,139 | — | #1,099 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,969 | -16.2% | #1,800 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.7 years | +22.6% | #383 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $196,700 | -30.2% | #1,443 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $775 | -33.4% | #2,305 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | -11.4% | #1,056 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Stokes County has a population of 45,139, making it the #1,099 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Stokes County is $62,969, ranking #1,800 out of 3,222 counties — 16.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Stokes County is $196,700 (-30.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $775/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.2%.
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92.4% of residents in Stokes County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Stokes County, North Carolina
Stokes County, North Carolina has a total population of 45,139, making it the 1,099th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stokes County is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stokes County is $62,969, which ranks #1,800 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Stokes County is $196,700, 30.2% below the national median. Renters in Stokes County pay a median gross rent of $775 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stokes County, 18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.4 min.
Stokes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.7%).
All data for Stokes 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.