Stokes County, NC
Living in Stokes County
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute35
Public Transit2
Affordability89
Public Safety95
Airports50
Hospitals57
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
46kPopulation-1.4k (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate40%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$137kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$507Median Monthly Rent+$105 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas4%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Stokes County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Stokes County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Stokes County
Inland Flooding50
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Stokes County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Stokes County, NC
King Family Ministries School
5 miles, NE
Calvary Christian School
10 miles, SW
Woodland Baptist Christian School
13 miles, S
Trinity Christian School
14 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Stokes County, NC
Carolina Christian College
17 miles, S
Wake Forest University
18 miles, S
Winston-Salem State University
21 miles, S
Piedmont International University
21 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Stokes County, NC
Pioneer Community Hospital of Stokes
3 miles, NE
Northern Hospital of Surry County
20 miles, W
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
21 miles, S
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Stokes County, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
27 miles, SE
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
87 miles, NE
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
90 miles, SE