U.S. County · Profile

Stokes County

45.5KTotal Population
100Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+2.00%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Stokes County has a population of 45,532 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Stokes County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White91.6%41,707
Black or African American4.3%1,958
Hispanic or Latino3.6%1,639
Two or More Races2.5%1,138
Some Other Race1.2%546
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%137
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Stokes County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$57,539
22.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,601
15.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.0%
4.3% above national average
Median Age
47.4 years

Income & Poverty

$57,539Median Household Income
$32,601Per Capita Income
12.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$57,539$75,020
Families$68,889$87,174
Married-couple Families$68,889$77,156
Nonfamily Households$34,572$37,338

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Stokes County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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