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Stokes County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Stokes County has 46,126 residents, up 3.5% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,240 households moved in and 1,060 moved out (+180 net), bringing in a net $17.9M of income. Median household income is $62,969, the median home $196,700 and median rent $775 a month.
In North Carolina: 52nd of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 44th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 43rd of 100 counties for median household income · 63rd of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Stokes County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County, NC | 457 | $26.3M |
| Surry County, NC | 144 | $7.3M |
| Rockingham County, NC | 87 | $3.2M |
| Guilford County, NC | 52 | $2.8M |
| Davidson County, NC | 38 | $2.3M |
| Yadkin County, NC | 22 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Stokes County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth County, NC | 358 | $18.2M |
| Surry County, NC | 131 | $5.7M |
| Rockingham County, NC | 78 | $3.7M |
| Guilford County, NC | 62 | $2.5M |
| Davidson County, NC | 41 | $2.1M |
| Yadkin County, NC | 27 | $1.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.