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 |
| Norwood | 2,367 | $185,200 | $51,639 | 38.1 |
| Oakboro | 2,128 | $282,600 | $69,100 | 38.9 |
| Badin | 2,024 | $160,200 | $53,145 | 43.4 |
| Stanfield | 1,585 | $335,800 | $79,250 | 42.9 |
| Red Cross | 762 | $257,000 | $64,500 | 38.0 |
| Misenheimer | 650 | $225,000 | $60,417 | 20.7 |
| New London | 607 | $296,200 | $61,875 | 32.0 |
| Millingport | 588 | $209,900 | $84,464 | 60.3 |
| Richfield | 582 | $219,900 | $70,750 | 30.9 |
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).