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. Much of the housing stock in Stokesdale was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Stokesdale economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Stokesdale, where 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.

Stokesdale is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Stokesdale’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Being a small town, Stokesdale does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

Stokesdale is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 42.35% of adults in Stokesdale have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

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.