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Yadkin County, North Carolina
Yadkin County, North Carolina. Yadkin County had 38,325 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 37197.
Yadkin County is one of the 5 counties of the Winston-Salem, NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,325
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 37,214 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,574
Median household income
$62,932
±$2,830 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$181,200
±$12,137 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$766
±$47 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Yadkin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 37,214 residents in Yadkin County. The Census Bureau estimates 38,325 for July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 37,574 over 335 square miles of land.
| Measure | Yadkin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,574 | 10,730,404 | −28 |
| Households | 15,009±366 | 4,282,345 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.06 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,253±41 | 4,895,668 | −179 |
Yadkin County's population since 2000
From 36,348 in 2000 to 38,325 in 2025: up 5.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Yadkin County?
Yadkin County holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Yadkinville with 3,055 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Yadkinville | 2,995 | $53,125 |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesville | 2,308 | $29,837 |
| Boonville | 1,185 | $68,145 |
| East Bend | 634 | $59,219 |
| SmithtownGEOID 3762580 | 224 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Yadkin County?
The median resident of Yadkin County is 44.3 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.4%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Yadkin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3±0.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±0.2 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0%±0.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.4% | 11.3% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.6%±0.4 pts | 60.0% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 20.0% | −1.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.8%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±1.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.3%±1.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.0%±1.4 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.6%±1.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5%±1.7 pts | 35.7% | +5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Yadkin County earn?
Half of Yadkin County's 15,009 households earn less than $62,932 a year (±$2,830), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,990 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,942 after inflation. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Yadkin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,932±$2,830 | $72,388 | +$7,942 |
| Mean household income | $84,254±$4,772 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,605±$2,013 | $41,385 | +$3,569 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0%±2.0 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.0%±4.7 pts | 17.7% | −8.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.3%±2.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9%±1.6 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Yadkin County?
Owners occupy 76.9% of Yadkin County's occupied homes and renters 23.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $181,200 by its owner (±$12,137). The median renter pays $766 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Yadkin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $181,200±$12,137 | $288,900 | +$17,395 |
| Median gross rent | $766±$47 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1%±6.3 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,177±$46 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.9%±2.7 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,253±41 | 4,895,668 | −179 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.6%±4.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.4%±2.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.8%±2.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9%±1.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Yadkin County building?
Builders took permits for 116 new housing units across Yadkin County in 2025 (116 single-family), 3.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Yadkin County get to work?
86.0% of Yadkin County's workers drive alone and 5.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Yadkin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.6%±1.8 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.0%±2.1 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6%±1.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.6%±1.2 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.6 min±1.9 | 25.1 min | +3.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Yadkin County's census tracts?
Yadkin County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,281 (Tract 504.01) to $82,624 (Tract 501.01).
| Tract 501.0137197050101 | 5,427±657 | $82,624 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 501.0237197050102 | 3,754±409 | $60,458 |
| Tract 50237197050200 | 4,560±495 | $65,275 |
| Tract 50337197050300 | 5,747±541 | $50,229 |
| Tract 504.0137197050401 | 2,779±528 | $48,281 |
| Tract 504.0237197050402 | 2,738±457 | $57,250 |
| Tract 505.0237197050502 | 5,431±555 | $65,772 |
| Tract 505.0337197050503 | 3,171±296 | $61,536 |
| Tract 505.0437197050504 | 3,967±532 | $71,667 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Yadkin County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 66th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 59th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd of 100 |
| Median household income | 44th of 100 |
| Median home value | 69th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 83rd of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80th of 100 |
| Median age | 42nd of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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