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. Stokesdale has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Stokesdale, where the median household income is $135,389.00.

Stokesdale real estate is some of the most expensive in North Carolina, although Stokesdale house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

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.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 18.22% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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.

As is often the case in a small town, Stokesdale doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Stokesdale ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Stokesdale, 41.00% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.

The per capita income in Stokesdale in 2022 was $48,108, which is wealthy relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $192,432 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. Stokesdale also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 13.44% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Stokesdale include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Ukrainian.

The most common language spoken in Stokesdale is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.