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
U.S. county
Stokes County Courthouse in Danbury
Stokes County Courthouse in Danbury
Map of North Carolina highlighting Stokes County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting 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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