Stokes County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Stokes County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37169
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 169
Geography
- Land Area
- 449.32 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.79 sq mi
- Total Area
- 456.11 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.393797
- Longitude
- -80.269921
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 45,034
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 36,636
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 43,389 | 96.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,644 | 3.7% |
| White | 40,561 | 90.1% |
| Black | 1,667 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 82 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 367 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,515 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,118 | 3.1% |
| White | 33,384 | 91.1% |
| Black | 1,533 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 297 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 282 | 0.8% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 45,139
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,705
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,956
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 40,678 | 90.1% |
| Black | 1,650 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 30,102
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,078 | 16.9% |
| Republican | 15,943 | 53.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,903 | 29.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,308 | 47.5% |
| Female | 15,791 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,557 | 88.2% |
| Hispanic | 740 | 2.5% |
| Black | 1,120 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,841
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 16,174 | 60.9% |
| Hispanic | 254 | 34.3% |
| Black | 566 | 50.5% |
| Asian | 61 | 46.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,702 | 60.8% |
| Female | 9,139 | 57.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,437 (31.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,109 (18.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,497
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $198,899
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $792
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.