The Town FilesStanly County, North Carolina
64,651 people. The median home is worth $242,400 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $60,704.
Towns in Stanly County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle | 16,432 | $204,800 | $46,881 | 39.5 |
| Locust | 4,537 | $322,100 | $76,504 | 36.2 |
People and housing
| Stanly County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,400 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $861 | $969 |
| Median household income | $60,704 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 40.5 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
23,093 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,697 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 434 storm events in Stanly County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Stanly County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).