Stokes County's 2026 population is estimated at 46,599, reflecting a 0.8% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Stokes County is the 56th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 47,330 and has grown -1.54% since 2010.
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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