Yadkin County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Yadkin County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 37,419. It is the 66th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yadkin County is 44.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yadkin County is $60,321. This is 14% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $176,400. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Yadkin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Yadkin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.0%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.