Stokesdale is a somewhat small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 6,016 people and two associated neighborhoods, Stokesdale is the 143rd largest community in North Carolina. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Stokesdale, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Stokesdale, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Stokesdale’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Stokesdale does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $118,159.00.Stokesdale is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 90.32% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Stokesdale is a town of managers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Stokesdale who work in management occupations (26.21%), business and financial occupations (11.56%), and healthcare (9.86%). Also of interest is that Stokesdale has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 19.30% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Stokesdale is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Stokesdale’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Stokesdale is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.Stokesdale is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 42.35% of adults in Stokesdale have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Stokesdale in 2022 was $51,701, which is wealthy relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $206,804 for a family of four. Stokesdale is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Stokesdale home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Stokesdale residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Stokesdale include English, German, Scottish, Irish, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Stokesdale is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.
