The 2000 Census showed that Stokes County had a population of 44,711 people. This represented 0.56% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 54th most populous county (out of 100 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Stokes had a population of 46,150 people. This is an increase of 3.22% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 47,401 | +6.02% | +2.71% since 2009 |
2009 | 46,150 | +3.22% | |
2008 | 46,140 | +3.2% | +0.24% since 2007 |
2007 | 46,031 | +2.95% | +0.42% since 2006 |
2006 | 45,839 | +2.52% | +0.92% since 2005 |
2005 | 45,422 | +1.59% | +0.54% since 2004 |
2004 | 45,176 | +1.04% | +0.62% since 2003 |
2003 | 44,896 | +0.41% | +0.15% since 2002 |
2002 | 44,827 | +0.26% | -0.11% since 2001 |
2001 | 44,878 | +0.37% | +0.37% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 44,711 | The Last Census |
Stokes County had 19,262 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Stokes County has a total area<3> of 455.9 square miles [1,180 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (4.05 square miles [10.48 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Stokes County had a population density of 99 people per square mile [38.21 people/km²], making it the state's 49th most densely populated county (out of 100 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Stokes County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Stokes and the state of North Carolina. Click here for the Stokes County QuickFact (QF-37169).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Stokes County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Forsyth | QF-37067 | S | 359,638 | 306,067 | 17.5% |
Rockingham | QF-37157 | E | 92,252 | 91,928 | 0.35% |
Surry | QF-37171 | W | 72,496 | 71,219 | 1.79% |
Henry (VA) | QF-51089 | NE | 54,888 | 57,930 | -5.25% |
Patrick (VA) | QF-51141 | N | 18,636 | 19,407 | -3.97% |
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