Stokes County, North Carolina

Stokes County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, 47,401 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Danbury.[2]

Stokes County
Stokes County Courthouse in Danbury
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°25′N 80°14′W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1789
Named forJohn Stokes
SeatDanbury
Largest townKing
Area
  Total456 sq mi (1,180 km2)
  Land449 sq mi (1,160 km2)
  Water6.8 sq mi (18 km2)  1.5%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2018)
45,467
  Density106/sq mi (41/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.co.stokes.nc.us

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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