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Stokesdale, North Carolina

Town · Population 6,111 · #128 in North Carolina
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Stokesdale, North Carolina

Stokesdale is a town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States with small parts in the counties of Rockingham, Forsyth, and Stokes. The population was 5,924 at the 2020 census.

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About Stokesdale

Stokesdale is a close-knit town in northern North Carolina with an estimated population of 6,111.

Officially, Stokesdale is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 19.04 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 321 residents per square mile.

What Makes Stokesdale Unique

  • The only place in America named Stokesdale — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in northern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,111.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Stokesdale

  • StokeRidge Tavern & Grill — american
  • B J's Grill
  • Parker's Home Cookin Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Stokesdale

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Stokesdale

  • Stokesdale Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)6,111
Rank in state#128 of 549
Land area19.04 sq mi
Density321/sq mi
Coordinates36.2281, -79.9774

🗺️ Map of Stokesdale