Stony Point is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 1,146 people and two associated neighborhoods, Stony Point is the 389th largest community in North Carolina.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Stony Point is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 51.98% of the Stony Point workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Stony Point is a town of production and manufacturing workers, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Stony Point who work in office and administrative support (19.04%), teaching (9.46%), and food service (8.98%). Stony Point 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, Stony Point’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small town, Stony Point doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The percentage of adults in Stony Point with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 16.62% of adults in Stony Point have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Stony Point in 2022 was $29,251, which is middle income relative to North Carolina, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $117,004 for a family of four. However, Stony Point contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Stony Point is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Stony Point home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Stony Point residents report their race to be White. Stony Point also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 19.28% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Stony Point include German, Irish, English, European, and French. The most common language spoken in Stony Point is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and African languages.
