Stanly County's estimated 2026 population is 70,342 with a growth rate of 2.19% 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 16.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Stanly County includes 80.36% White, 11.01% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (80.36%)
Black or African American (11.01%)
Two or more races (3.49%)
Other race (2.62%)
Asian (1.9%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.34%)
Native American (0.28%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,072 | 80.36% |
| Black or African American | 6,998 | 11.01% |
| Two or more races | 2,221 | 3.49% |
| Other race | 1,666 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 1,210 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 213 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 177 | 0.28% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Stanly County's average per capita income is $42,904. Household income levels show a median of $61,631. The poverty rate stands at 14.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,273 | $113,474 |
| Families | $81,804 | $98,153 |
| Households | $61,631 | $80,577 |
| Non Families | $30,911 | $40,467 |
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