Stokesdale, NC Demographics

A map of Stokesdale's Population by Race

Stokesdale, North Carolina has an estimated population of 6,004, a slight increase from the 5,924 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.6% White, 12.8% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 5.8% Black, 1.4% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stokesdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stokesdale has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stokesdale, that probability was 29.0% in 2020 and 43.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stokesdale is ranked the 148th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Stokesdale was ranked the 143rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stokesdale's White Population

4,419 residents of Stokesdale, or 73.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stokesdale is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Stokesdale ranks 201st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stokesdale's White population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Stokesdale's population has decreased from 83.9% to 73.6%.

Stokesdale is more White than neighboring Madison (59.1% White), Kernersville (64% White), and Walnut Cove (60.3% White). Stokesdale is less White than neighboring Oak Ridge (77.4% White), and Summerfield (74.6% White).

Stokesdale's Black Population

346 residents of Stokesdale, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stokesdale is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Stokesdale ranks 524th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stokesdale's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.8%. Black residents' share of Stokesdale's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.8%.

Stokesdale is more Black than neighboring Oak Ridge (2.2% Black). Stokesdale is less Black than neighboring Summerfield (7.8% Black), Madison (33.9% Black), Kernersville (17.5% Black), and Walnut Cove (28.5% Black).

Stokesdale's Asian Population

83 residents of Stokesdale, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stokesdale is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Stokesdale ranks 108th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stokesdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Asian residents' share of Stokesdale's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.4%.

Stokesdale is more Asian than neighboring Madison (1% Asian), and Walnut Cove (0% Asian). Stokesdale is less Asian than neighboring Oak Ridge (10.8% Asian), Summerfield (7.3% Asian), and Kernersville (2% Asian).

Stokesdale's Hispanic Population

769 residents of Stokesdale, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stokesdale is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Stokesdale ranks 413th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stokesdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 135.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Stokesdale's population has increased from 5.5% to 12.8%.

Stokesdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Ridge (5.8% Hispanic), Summerfield (3.3% Hispanic), Madison (2.2% Hispanic), and Walnut Cove (2.7% Hispanic). Stokesdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Kernersville (13.7% Hispanic).

Stokesdale's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Stokesdale, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stokesdale is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Stokesdale ranks 346th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stokesdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stokesdale's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Stokesdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Ridge (1.1% Native American/Other), Kernersville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Walnut Cove (0.3% Native American/Other).

Stokesdale's Multiracial Population

373 residents of Stokesdale, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stokesdale is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Stokesdale ranks 577th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stokesdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 116.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Stokesdale's population has increased from 2.9% to 6.2%.

Stokesdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Ridge (2.7% Multiracial), Madison (3.5% Multiracial), and Kernersville (2.2% Multiracial). Stokesdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Summerfield (6.8% Multiracial), and Walnut Cove (8.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.