Stokesdale, North Carolina facts for kids
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Stokesdale, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | North Carolina | ||
| County | Guilford County, Rockingham County, Forsyth County, Stokes County | ||
| Incorporated | 1907 | ||
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| • Type | Mayor-council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 19.18 sq mi (49.68 km2) | ||
| • Land | 19.03 sq mi (49.29 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 5,924 | ||
| • Density | 311.25/sq mi (120.17/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
27357
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| Area code(s) | 336 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-65040 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2406668 | ||
| Website | www.stokesdale.org | ||
Stokesdale is a town located in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States. Small parts of the town also reach into Rockingham, Forsyth, and Stokes counties. In 2020, about 5,924 people lived here.
A large lake called Belews Lake is close by. Important roads like North Carolina Highway 68 and North Carolina Highway 65 meet U.S. Route 158 near the town's center.
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Where is Stokesdale Located?
Stokesdale is in the northwestern part of Guilford County. It's right where four counties meet: Forsyth, Stokes, Rockingham, and Guilford.
The town covers an area of about 19.5 square miles (49.68 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Stokesdale?
Stokesdale has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 159 | — | |
| 1920 | 179 | 12.6% | |
| 1930 | 238 | 33.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,134 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,267 | 53.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,047 | 54.5% | |
| 2020 | 5,924 | 17.4% | |
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Stokesdale's Population in 2020
In 2020, the town had 5,924 residents. There were 1,837 households and 1,439 families living in Stokesdale.
Most people in Stokesdale are White (83.88%). Other groups include Black or African American (4.64%), Asian (2.26%), Native American (0.47%), and people of two or more races (3.24%). About 5.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Stokesdale's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Stokesdale had 5,047 people. There were 1,201 households, and 962 of them were families.
Many households (38.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (68.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.67 people, and the average family had 2.99 people.
The median age in town was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
Schools in Stokesdale
Stokesdale has its own school, Stokesdale Elementary School. This school teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten up to fifth grade.
After elementary school, students from Stokesdale usually go to Northwest Guilford Middle School. Then, they attend Northwest Guilford High School. Both of these schools are located south of Stokesdale, in Greensboro.
All three schools share the same mascot, the Vikings. Their school colors are red, black, and white.
See also
In Spanish: Stokesdale (Carolina del Norte) para niños
