Stokesdale is a somewhat small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 6,016 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.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 19.30% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. 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 great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Stokesdale a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Stokesdale has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Stokesdale’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

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.