Stanly County's estimated 2026 population is 70,128 with a growth rate of 1.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Stanly County is the 42nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 60,578 and has seen a growth of 15.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 41.4 years
Male: 39.8 years
There are 50,649 adults, (12,378 of whom are seniors) in Stanly County.
Female: 32,308 (50%)
Male: 32,343 (50%)
The racial composition of Stanly County includes 79.14% White, 11.23% Black or African American, 3.18% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,164 | 79.14% |
| Black or African American | 7,259 | 11.23% |
| Two or more races | 2,727 | 4.22% |
| Other race | 2,058 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 1,222 | 1.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 162 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.09% |
Stanly County's average per capita income is $45,301. Household income levels show a median of $60,704. The poverty rate stands at 15.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,233 | $109,338 |
| Families | $81,505 | $94,863 |
| Households | $60,704 | $78,208 |
| Non Families | $31,926 | $42,017 |
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