Hoke County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hoke County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 53,102. It is the 50th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hoke County is 33.7 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hoke County is $60,095. This is 14% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $196,000. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hoke County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 32.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (32.5% vs 20.3%). The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.