Stokes County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Stokes County, North Carolina
Stokes County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
45,139
Median Age
47.7
Male Median
46.4
Female Median
49.1
Stokes County, North Carolina Population Growth

Stokes County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.4%%.
-4.4%% Growth
Stokes County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Stokes County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.7 | 45,139 |
| 2023 | 47.6 | 44,889 |
| 2022 | 47.4 | 44,696 |
| 2021 | 47.0 | 44,588 |
| 2020 | 46.6 | 45,688 |
| 2019 | 46.2 | 45,781 |
| 2018 | 46.0 | 45,905 |
| 2017 | 45.3 | 46,124 |
| 2016 | 45.1 | 46,453 |
| 2015 | 44.7 | 46,661 |
| 2014 | 44.3 | 46,858 |
| 2013 | 43.4 | 47,063 |
| 2012 | 42.5 | 47,224 |
| 2011 | 42.0 | 47,294 |
| 2010 | 41.4 | 47,194 |
Stokes County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.4% |
| 5–17 | 14.2% |
| 18–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–54 | 25.0% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65+ | 23.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Stokes County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 31.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Stokes County, North Carolina
The median age in Stokes County, North Carolina is 47.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Stokes County, North Carolina is 45,139.
In Stokes County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 23.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Stokes County, North Carolina is aging.