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Youngsville

North Carolina · 1,157 residents · 1.852 sq mi
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Youngsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,935. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. Median home value is $135,100. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,157
+78%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
625 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
−9%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1779502K2K3K1990201020202024Youngsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,935
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,731 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,001
−3%since 2000
from $19,683 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.1%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
61.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+39%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70%(456)
Black25.2%(164)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(20)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.5%(355)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(785)
Black24.9%(288)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(56)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score57.6%(666)
Diversity Score
58
+6%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Youngsville, North Carolina?

Youngsville, North Carolina has about 1,157 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Youngsville, North Carolina earns about $41,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Youngsville, North Carolina expensive?

In Youngsville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $135,100, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Youngsville, North Carolina?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Youngsville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Youngsville, North Carolina?

About 5.2% of people in Youngsville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Youngsville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Youngsville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 722 residents, a change of about 166 percent over that period.

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

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