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Yanceyville

North Carolina · 1,850 residents (2025 est.) · 6.927 sq mi
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Yanceyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,655. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,100. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 62% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,215
+6%since 2000
from 2,091 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
320 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+27%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,850 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Yanceyville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,655
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,353 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,573
−8%since 2000
from $16,956 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
−8%since 2010
from 0.497 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
61.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+104%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(914)
Black54%(1,129)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(1,323)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(594)
Black62.6%(1,386)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(81)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other6.8%(151)
Diversity Score66.3%(1,469)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+6%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−39.3 ptssince 2011
from 41.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 26.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.6%
−56.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.3%
+29.1 ptssince 2017
from 51.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yanceyville, North Carolina?

Yanceyville, North Carolina has about 2,215 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yanceyville, North Carolina?

The typical household in Yanceyville, North Carolina earns about $27,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yanceyville, North Carolina expensive?

In Yanceyville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $155,100, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Yanceyville, North Carolina?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Yanceyville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yanceyville, North Carolina?

About 38.3% of people in Yanceyville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yanceyville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Yanceyville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 239 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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