Stokesdale is a somewhat small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 5,993 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.

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.

A relatively large number of people in Stokesdale telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 19.30% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.

Because of many things, Stokesdale is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Stokesdale really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Stokesdale perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

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

The citizens of Stokesdale are among the most well-educated in the nation: 42.35% of adults in Stokesdale have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

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.