Stanly County, NC

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2021 Population

62,148

0.158% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.9

0.238% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.3%

9.07% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$56,462

4.36% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$161,900

7.65% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

28,333

1.33% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Stanly County, NC had a population of 62.1k people with a median age of 41.9 and a median household income of $56,462. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Stanly County, NC grew from 62,050 to 62,148, a 0.158% increase and its median household income grew from $54,104 to $56,462, a 4.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stanly County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), White (Hispanic) (2.67%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.08%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.85%).

None of the households in Stanly County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Stanly County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stanly County, NC are Stanly Community College (1,053 degrees awarded in 2021) and Pfeiffer University (343 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Stanly County, NC was $161,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Stanly County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Stanly County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Stanly County, NC borders Anson County, NC, Cabarrus County, NC, Davidson County, NC, Montgomery County, NC, Richmond County, NC, Rowan County, NC, and Union County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Stanly County, NC is home to a population of 62.1k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.53% of Stanly County, NC residents were born outside of the country (2.19k people).

In 2021, there were 7.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.8k people) in Stanly County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.66k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Stanly County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Stanly County, NC was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Stanly County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stanly County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
49.8k ± 249
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.1k ± 194
White (Hispanic)
1.66k ± 393

4.53%

Hispanic Population

2.82k people

4.53% of the people in Stanly County, NC are hispanic (2.82k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Stanly County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

3.53%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.19k people

3.48%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.16k people

As of 2021, 3.53% of Stanly County, NC residents (2.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stanly County, NC was 3.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Stanly County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,312 ± 228
Gulf War (2001-)
584 ± 221
Gulf War (1990s)
483 ± 210

Stanly County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Stanly County, NC employs 28.3k people. The largest industries in Stanly County, NC are Manufacturing (4,502 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,190 people), and Retail Trade (3,641 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,875), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,185), and Wholesale Trade ($65,824).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28.3k

2021 Value

± 1,205

−1.33%

1 Year decline

± 6.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Stanly County, NC declined at a rate of −1.33%, from 28.7k employees to 28.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stanly County, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,902 people), Production Occupations (2,716 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,679 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stanly County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.3k

2021 Value

± 1,205

−1.33%

1 Year decline

± 6.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Stanly County, NC declined at a rate of −1.33%, from 28.7k employees to 28.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stanly County, NC, are Manufacturing (4,502 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,190 people), and Retail Trade (3,641 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stanly County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Stanly County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,392

Median earning men ± $2,311

$30,393

Median earning women ± $1,597

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($65,780), Information ($65,735), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,427).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($70,481), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,583), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,864).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

412
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
339
Manufacturing
281
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$559k
Manufacturing
$276k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$81.1k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Stanly County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 75% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.663%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (75%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (24%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.663%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Stanly County, NC went to Donald J. Trump with 75% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.663%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Stanly County, NC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Stanly County, NC awarded 1,396 degrees. The student population of Stanly County, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,090 male students and 2,488 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stanly County, NC are White (901 and 65.8%), followed by Black or African American (289 and 21.1%), Unknown (71 and 5.18%), and Hispanic or Latino (56 and 4.09%).

The largest universities in Stanly County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Stanly Community College (1,053 and 75.4%) and Pfeiffer University (343 and 24.6%).

The most popular majors in Stanly County, NC are General Business Administration & Management (169 and 12.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (150 and 10.7%), and Child Development (117 and 8.38%).

The median tuition cost in Stanly County, NC for private four year colleges is $31,160.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Stanly County, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,578 (30.5% men and 69.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,578 students enrolled in Stanly County, NC, 30.5% men and 69.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,256 records, of which 69.2% were women and 30.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
24 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
150 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
37 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Stanly County, NC was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Stanly County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Stanly Community College
1,053 degrees awarded
Pfeiffer University
343 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stanly Community College with 1,053 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 389 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stanly County, NC, which is 0.386 times less than the 1,007 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 901 degrees mean that there were 3.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 289 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,160) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,320) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Stanly County, NC was $161,900 in 2021, which is 0.661 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $150,400 to $161,900, a 7.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Stanly County, NC is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Stanly County, NC have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stanly County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Stanly County, NC is $56,462. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Stanly County, NC was Census Tract 9301.01 with a value of $68,182, followed by Census Tract 9308.02 and Census Tract 9301.02, with respective values of $67,813 and $67,566.

In 2022, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stanly County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.86%.

Housing

Property

$161,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,348

$17,558

Median Property Taxes

±$881

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Stanly County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Stanly County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.3%

Homeownership

2021

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.3% of the housing units in Stanly County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Stanly County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9301.01
Census Tract 9308.02
Census Tract 9301.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Stanly County, NC was Census Tract 9301.01 with a value of $68,182, followed by Census Tract 9308.02 and Census Tract 9301.02, with respective values of $67,813 and $67,566.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Stanly County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,462

Median Household Income

± $2,585

23.6k

Number of Households

± 1,075

In 2021, the median household income of the 23.6k households in Stanly County, NC grew to $56,462 from the previous year's value of $54,104.

The following chart displays the households in Stanly County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Stanly County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.6%)
Carpooled (9.55%)
Worked At Home (6.03%)

In 2021, 82.6% of workers in Stanly County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.55%) and those who worked at home (6.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stanly County, NC have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.29% of the workforce in Stanly County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Stanly County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Stanly County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Stanly County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stanly County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.86%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stanly County, NC (8.04k out of 60.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stanly County, NC is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 19.1% of the children was living in poverty in Stanly County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 266 in Stanly County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 37.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.2% of the population of Stanly County, NC has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Stanly County, NC see 2731 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.22% decrease from the previous year (2822 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3162 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 445 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,731 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Stanly County, NC

Primary care physicians in Stanly County, NC see an average of 2,731 patients per year. This represents a 3.22% decrease from the previous year (2,822 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Stanly County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

44.1%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stanly County, NC grew by 5.72% from 11.2% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Stanly County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 72.4 in Stanly County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Stanly County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.7% in Stanly County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Stanly County, NC.

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