City profile · North Carolina · Census ACS 2023

Yadkinville, NC

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Yadkinville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,986
Residents
$43,577
Median income
$172,800
Median home
$1,232
Median rent (state)

Yadkinville - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Yadkinville lands in the 11th percentile for household income and the 28th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

11th
percentile, household income
34th
percentile, home value
39th
percentile, median rent
28th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Yadkinville, NC

Yadkinville is a small town in North Carolina, home to 2,986 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Yadkinville households earn a median of $43,577 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 11.2%. Home values in Yadkinville run a median of $172,800, and the median resident age is 37.7 years. About 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 48.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2181.8 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 56.6°F with 46.6 inches of precipitation per year and 7.0 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in North Carolina run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts North Carolina at 94.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,232 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in North Carolina run around $215, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 38.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

2,986 residents

Census ACS 2023 - North Carolina

Median Household Income

$43,577 /yr

Poverty 11.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, North Carolina average

How does Yadkinville compare to other US cities?

Yadkinville measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 11% higher than other cities
Home value 34% pricier than other cities
Median rent 39% pricier than other cities
Safety 28% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at North Carolina, Yadkinville ranks #83 of 195 North Carolina cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Yadkinville against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to North Carolina only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

North Carolina-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Yadkinville toward the bottom of North Carolina's cities

Among the 746 North Carolina cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Yadkinville ranks #606 - the 18th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Yadkinville only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#538 of 700
23rd percentile in North Carolina
Median Gross Rent
#252 of 746
62nd percentile in North Carolina
Median Home Value
#419 of 708
41st percentile in North Carolina
Poverty Rate
#328 of 746
55th percentile in North Carolina
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#606 of 746
18th percentile in North Carolina

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within North Carolina only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

11thIncome percentile
28thSafety percentile

11th percentile nationally for median household income · 28th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Yadkinville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Yadkinville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 34 Avg. percentile National median
Yadkinville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Yadkinville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$172,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 66% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Yadkinville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Yadkinville, NC Yadkinville, NC's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Yadkinville, NC-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Yadkinville, NC median $43,577/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Yadkinville, NC's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Yadkinville, NC. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 11.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 48.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,986
Median Income
$43,577
Median Home Value
$172,800
Median Age
37.7
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2181.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
297.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1884.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
56.6°F
Annual Precipitation
46.6"
Annual Snowfall
7.0"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,980 residents3,000 residents3,020 residents3,040 residents3,060 residents3,080 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,996 residents 3,055 residents ▲ +2.0%
Yadkinville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
84.0%
Carpool
12.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
3.2%
Other
0.6%

Based on 1,113 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for North Carolina - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$215
estimated/month

Estimates reflect North Carolina state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a North Carolina state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Yadkinville sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,232/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
38.4 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in North Carolina

Avery Creek
2,998 people
Lake Royale
2,959 people
Granite Quarry
3,015 people
Troy
2,905 people
Mountain View
3,068 people
Lake Junaluska
2,903 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Yadkinville's 2,986 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Hopelawn, NJ
2,986 people
Upton, MA
2,985 people
Kenhorst, PA
2,987 people
Albany, IN
2,984 people
Pawhuska, OK
2,984 people
Tipton, CA
2,989 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Yadkinville's $43,577 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Sullivan Gardens, TN
$43,574 median income
Round Rock, AZ
$43,571 median income
Harlem, GA
$43,571 median income
Winamac, IN
$43,571 median income
Cowgill, MO
$43,571 median income
Cleo Springs, OK
$43,571 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Yadkinville, NC Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Yadkinville, NC - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 64.7% 8.0% 17.1% 10.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 25.4% White 64.7% Black or African American 8.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 17.1% Two or more races 10.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Yadkinville compares to nearby North Carolina cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Yadkinville (this city) 2,986 $43,577
Avery Creek 2,998 $107,684
Lake Royale 2,959 $96,250
Granite Quarry 3,015 $53,072
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NC FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Yadkinville, NC?

What is the population of Yadkinville, NC? +

Yadkinville, NC counts 2,986 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Yadkinville, NC? +

Yadkinville households earn a median of $43,577 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Yadkinville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Yadkinville; the closest available measure is the North Carolina state average, a cost of living index of 94.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within North Carolina vary by metro area.

Is Yadkinville, NC safe? +

Yadkinville has a total crime rate of 2181.8 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Yadkinville, NC? +

A typical home in Yadkinville is worth $172,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Yadkinville? +

Yadkinville has an average annual temperature of 56.6°F, 46.6 inches of precipitation, and 7.0 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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