Stokes County's estimated 2026 population is 46,440 with a growth rate of 0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Stokes County is the 54th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 47,330 and has seen a growth of -1.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.7 years
Female: 49.1 years
Male: 46.4 years
There are 36,741 adults, (10,441 of whom are seniors) in Stokes County.
Female: 23,002 (51%)
Male: 22,137 (49%)
The racial composition of Stokes County includes 90.12% White, 3.66% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,678 | 90.12% |
| Two or more races | 2,092 | 4.63% |
| Black or African American | 1,650 | 3.66% |
| Other race | 604 | 1.34% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.07% |
Stokes County's average per capita income is $44,658. Household income levels show a median of $62,969. The poverty rate stands at 11.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,506 | $101,876 |
| Families | $76,912 | $91,184 |
| Households | $62,969 | $76,672 |
| Non Families | $37,174 | $50,236 |
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