Yorkville, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yorkville, Tennessee
|
|
|---|---|
Location of Yorkville in Gibson County, Tennessee.
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Gibson |
| Established | 1830 |
| Incorporated | 1848 |
| Named for | Yorkville, South Carolina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 236 |
| • Density | 181.68/sq mi (70.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38389
|
| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-82360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304709 |
Yorkville is a small city located in Gibson County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 236 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history.
Contents
Yorkville's Location and Land Area
Yorkville is found at specific coordinates: 36 degrees, 5 minutes, 55 seconds North and 89 degrees, 7 minutes, 8 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Yorkville covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Yorkville?
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 99 | — | |
| 1970 | 243 | — | |
| 1980 | 272 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 347 | 27.6% | |
| 2000 | 293 | −15.6% | |
| 2010 | 286 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 236 | −17.5% | |
| Sources: | |||
In 2000, there were 293 people living in Yorkville. These people made up 116 households, with 88 of them being families. The city had about 206 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Yorkville were White (99.66%). A small number (0.34%) were Native American. Also, 0.34% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the households (33.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Many households (62.1%) were married couples living together. Some households (10.3%) had a female head without a husband. About 20.7% of all households were single individuals.
The average household had 2.53 people, and the average family had 2.90 people. The population was spread out by age. About 25.3% were under 18, and 21.8% were 65 or older. The average age in Yorkville was 39 years.
Famous People from Yorkville
- Edward "Ed" Jones: He was born in Yorkville. Ed Jones was a politician who represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives for many years, from 1969 to 1989.
Radio Stations in Yorkville
Yorkville has a few radio stations that people can listen to:
- WWGY 99.3: This station plays "Today's Best Music" and features the "Ace & TJ in the Morning."
- WTPR-AM 710: This station is known for playing "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
Yorkville's History
The first person to settle in the area that would become Yorkville was John C. Kuykendall. He came from York District, South Carolina, in 1830. He built a home and a store, and soon other settlers joined him.
By 1850, Yorkville officially became a town, or "incorporated." W.H. Miller was chosen as its first mayor. The town grew over time. A hotel, called the Yorkville Hotel, opened in 1840. By 1870, a flour mill and a cotton gin were also working in Yorkville. These businesses helped the town's economy.
Schools in Yorkville
Students in Yorkville attend schools that are part of the Gibson County Special School District. The main high school for the area is Gibson County High School.
Churches in Yorkville
The town of Yorkville has three churches for its community members:
- Yorkville Cumberland Presbyterian Church
- Bethel Baptist Church
- Yorkville Church of Christ
See also
In Spanish: Yorkville (Tennessee) para niños
