Yadkinville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Yadkinville, North Carolina
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East Elm Street in downtown Yadkinville
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| Motto(s):
"A Town in Progress"
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Location of Yadkinville, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | North Carolina | ||
| County | Yadkin | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.94 sq mi (7.61 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.93 sq mi (7.59 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,995 | ||
| • Density | 1,021.84/sq mi (394.60/km2) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Yadkinvillian | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
27055
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| Area code(s) | 336 | ||
| FIPS code | 37-75960 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2406921 | ||
Yadkinville is a town in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States. It is the biggest town in Yadkin County. In 2020, about 2,995 people lived there. Yadkinville is also the county seat, which means it is where the county's government offices are located. The town is part of a larger area called the Piedmont Triad.
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History of Yadkinville
The area where Yadkinville now stands was chosen as the county seat in 1850. This was when Yadkin County was first created. The town was first named Wilson. This name honored Louis D. Wilson, a lawmaker who died in the Mexican War.
However, the name was changed to Yadkinville in 1852. Another town in North Carolina, Wilson, North Carolina, already had that name. When the county seat was first set up, there was only one house in the whole town. Yadkinville officially became a town in 1857.
The first courthouse was built in 1853. It was a two-story building made of brick. William White from Hamptonville, North Carolina built it. The bricks were made by hand on a farm north of town. This old courthouse was taken down in 1958. A new building was then built in its place.
The Second Yadkin County Jail is an important historical building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means it is a special place that is protected for its history.
Geography of Yadkinville
Yadkinville covers an area of about 2.7 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town does not include any large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 120 | — | |
| 1890 | 175 | 45.8% | |
| 1900 | 292 | 66.9% | |
| 1910 | 432 | 47.9% | |
| 1920 | 445 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 590 | 32.6% | |
| 1940 | 734 | 24.4% | |
| 1950 | 820 | 11.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,644 | 100.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,232 | 35.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,216 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,525 | 13.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,818 | 11.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,959 | 5.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,995 | 1.2% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2020, the United States Census counted 2,995 people living in Yadkinville. There were 1,161 households in the town. About 599 families lived there.
Who Lives in Yadkinville?
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Yadkinville in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 2,018 | 67.38% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 166 | 5.54% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.7% |
| Other/Mixed | 103 | 3.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 680 | 22.7% |
Arts and Culture in Yadkinville
Yadkinville is known for its fun festivals. The town hosts a "Harvest Festival" each year. It also has a "Grape Festival." This festival celebrates the many vineyards in the Yadkin Valley. It also includes vineyards from other parts of North Carolina and Virginia.
Famous People from Yadkinville
- Mo Cowan is a notable person from Yadkinville. He served as a Senator for Massachusetts.
Images for kids
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East Elm Street in downtown Yadkinville
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Yadkinville Town Flag
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Yadkinville Town Seal
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Location of Yadkinville, North Carolina
See also
In Spanish: Yadkinville para niños
