Hoke County, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 50th-largest in North Carolina
The population of Hoke County, North Carolina is 53,102 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest county in North Carolina. The median household income is $60,095, the median home value is $196,000, and the median age is 33.7.
The population of Hoke County has grown 16.6% since 2010 (47,498 → 55,382), a +1.10% annualized rate.
53,102
Population
+1.10%
Annual growth
136
People / sq mi
$60,095
Median Income
$196,000
Median Home Value
Hoke County covers 390 sq mi of land at 136.1 people per square mile.
About Hoke County, NC
Age is the most distinctive thing about Hoke County: a median age of 33.7, younger than the national median. Hoke County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 53,102. It ranks #50 among counties in North Carolina by population.
The typical household here earns about $60,095, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.1%, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $196,000, with typical rent around $1,047.
21.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.2%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Hoke County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hoke County had a population of 47,498 in 2010 and 55,382 in 2024, a 16.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 55,382 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.12%.
55,382
Population (2024)
47,498
Population (2010)
55,382
Peak (2024)
1.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 47,498 |
| 2011 | 49,473 |
| 2012 | 50,499 |
| 2013 | 51,190 |
| 2014 | 51,633 |
| 2015 | 52,805 |
| 2016 | 53,086 |
| 2017 | 54,207 |
| 2018 | 54,661 |
| 2019 | 55,166 |
| 2020 | 52,249 |
| 2021 | 53,197 |
| 2022 | 53,759 |
| 2023 | 54,587 |
| 2024 | 55,382 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.8% |
| Black or African American | 33.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
33.7
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
11.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 23.2% · Seniors (65+): 11.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $60,095$-9,809 vs state |
| Mean household income | $80,326 |
| Per-capita income | $29,575 |
| Poverty rate | 13.1%+3.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 48.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hoke County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.8%
Drive alone
0.9%
Carpool
81.1%
Public transit
6.2%
Work from home
30.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$196,000$-63,400 vs state
Median home value
$1,047
Median rent
71.7%
Homeownership rate
20,583
Total housing units
91.2%
Occupied
8.8%
Vacant
28.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.6%
With health insurance
91.4%
With broadband internet
39.9%
Foreign-born
17.4%
Veterans (18+)
18.2%
With a disability
88.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.9%
High School+
21.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hoke County, North Carolina has a population of 53,102 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest county in North Carolina. Population density is 136 people per square mile.
The population of Hoke County has grown 16.6% since 2010 (47,498 → 55,382), a +1.10% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hoke County, North Carolina is $60,095, with mean (average) household income of $80,326 and per-capita income of $29,575. 13.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hoke County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (40.8%), Black or African American (33.5%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hoke County, North Carolina is 33.7 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Hoke County is $196,000 and median monthly rent is $1,047. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,583 total housing units, 8.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hoke County, North Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.
Charlotte is among the largest cities associated with Hoke County, North Carolina, with a population of 886,283.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.