Yadkin County, North Carolina

NC · FIPS 37197 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 37,574 #1,268 / 3,222
61th
Median Household Income $62,932 -16.3% #1,803 / 3,222
44th
Median Age 44.3 years +13.9% #876 / 3,222
73th
Median Home Value $181,200 -35.7% #1,623 / 3,222
50th
Median Gross Rent $766 -34.1% #2,368 / 3,222
26th
Poverty Rate 14.0% +10.9% #1,754 / 3,222
46th

Demographics

Yadkin County has a population of 37,574, making it the #1,268 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.0%
Native Born
6.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Yadkin County is $62,932, ranking #1,803 out of 3,222 counties — 16.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.

Median Household Income
$62,932 −16.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,803 of 3,222
44th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,605 −16.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,652 of 3,222
49th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.0% +10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,754 of 3,222
46th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.3% −0.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,181 of 3,222
32th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.5% −48.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,430 of 3,222
25th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.1 min +12.5% vs nat'l
Rank #719 of 3,222
78th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Yadkin County is $181,200 (-35.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $766/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.

Median Home Value
$181,200 −35.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,623 of 3,222
50th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$766 −34.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,368 of 3,222
26th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.9% +19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,183 of 3,222
63th percentile
76.9% Homeownership

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Health

88.0% of residents in Yadkin County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% below the national rate.

88.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.0% −4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,555 of 3,222
21th percentile

About Yadkin County, North Carolina

Yadkin County, North Carolina has a total population of 37,574, making it the 1,268th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Yadkin County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Yadkin County is $62,932, which ranks #1,803 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.

The median home value in Yadkin County is $181,200, 35.7% below the national median. Renters in Yadkin County pay a median gross rent of $766 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Yadkin County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.1 min.

Yadkin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).

All data for Yadkin County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.