Stokes County , North Carolina

Population: 44,889 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $60,039 Home $186,800 Rent $766/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 44,889 residents, Stokes County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike.

$60,039
Median Income
household
$186,800
Home Value
median
$766/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $60,039
Per Capita Income $32,721
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Median Home Value $186,800
Median Gross Rent $766/mo
Owner Occupied 78.4%
Renter Occupied 21.6%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 44,889
Median Age 47.6 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 18.5%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.1%
Obesity
13.2%
Diabetes
16.5%
Smoking
33.5%
High Blood Pressure
26.3%
No Physical Activity
26.3%
Depression
33.0%
Insufficient Sleep
77.1%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 39.7  ·  40th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
35.94
🌀 Hurricane
68.71
🔥 Wildfire
16.09
❄️ Winter Storm
42.87
🌍 Earthquake
53.18
☀️ Drought
74.81

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