Hoke County, North Carolina Demographics 2026
Hoke County, North Carolina has a population of 53,835, the 50th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $64,912 and the median home value is $219,300. The poverty rate is 17.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Hoke County Quick Facts
How Hoke County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,102 | 53,835 | +1.4% |
| Median household income | $60,095 | $64,912 | +8.0% |
| Median home value | $196,000 | $219,300 | +11.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Hoke County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raeford | 4,552 | $46,494 | 20.7% | $201,800 |
| Rockfish | 3,574 | $64,476 | 15.2% | $199,900 |
| Five Points | 940 | N/A | 21.7% | $344,100 |
| Silver City | 592 | $20,893 | 37.2% | $97,300 |
| Ashley Heights | 282 | $60,375 | 20.2% | $94,500 |
| Bowmore | 88 | N/A | 38.6% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Hoke County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 53,835. It is the 50th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hoke County is 33.9 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hoke County is $64,912. This is 10% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $219,300. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 66.6%.
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 32.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (32.0% vs 20.0%). The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.
Education
23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hoke County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hoke County, North Carolina?
Hoke County has a population of 53,835, making it the 50th most populous county in North Carolina.
What is the median income in Hoke County?
The median household income in Hoke County is $64,912 with a poverty rate of 17.1%.
How many cities are in Hoke County, North Carolina?
Hoke County contains 6 Census-designated places.