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Youngsville

North Carolina · 2,016 residents · 1.852 sq mi
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Youngsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,972. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,365 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,500. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,016
+210%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,089 / sq mi
+210%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
−6%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1779502K2K3K1990201020202024Youngsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,972
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,326
+44%since 2000
from $19,683 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,500
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
52.1% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+103%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59%(1,190)
Black24.3%(490)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(192)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other2.6%(53)
Diversity Score68.8%(1,386)
Diversity Score
69
+26%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Youngsville, North Carolina?

Youngsville, North Carolina has about 2,016 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Youngsville, North Carolina earns about $55,972 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 $264,500, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Youngsville, North Carolina?

About 28.1% 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 15.0% 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 1,581 residents, a change of about 363 percent over that period.

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

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