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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Yanceyville

North Carolina · 2,091 residents · 6.927 sq mi
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Yanceyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,353. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,900. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,091
+6%since 1990
from 1,976 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
302 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 285 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+4%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Yanceyville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,353
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,017 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,956
+101%since 1990
from $8,430 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
27.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$304
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 49.3% in 1990
54.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−18%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic46%(909)
Black54%(1,067)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.6%(1,237)
2000
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(914)
Black54%(1,129)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score63.3%(1,323)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+16.8 ptssince 1990
from 49.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+5%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yanceyville, North Carolina?

Yanceyville, North Carolina has about 2,091 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Yanceyville, North Carolina earns about $20,353 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 $55,900, and the typical rent is about $304 a month.

How educated are people in Yanceyville, North Carolina?

About 6.1% 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 27.7% 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 115 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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