Yancey, Texas facts for kids
Yancey is a small community located in Medina County, Texas, in the United States. It's not a city or a town in the usual sense, but what's called a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the government has defined for gathering information about its population. Yancey is about 13 miles south of Hondo and 36 miles west of San Antonio. It's also considered part of the larger San Antonio metropolitan area.
About Yancey
Yancey is home to about 649 people. Even though it's a small place, it has some local businesses. You can find an oil business there, a place that fixes RVs (recreational vehicles), and a restaurant called "Red's Place."
Who Lives in Yancey?
The community of Yancey was first officially recognized as a census-designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. This helps us understand more about the community.
In 2020, the census showed that Yancey had 300 people living there. Most of the people in Yancey are of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 67% of the population. About 30% of the people are White (not Hispanic or Latino). There are also a few people from other backgrounds.
