Youngsville, North Carolina facts for kids
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Youngsville, North Carolina
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Location of Youngsville, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Franklin |
| Established | 1839 |
| Incorporated | March 17, 1875 |
| Named for | John "Jack" Young |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Commissioners |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,016 |
| • Density | 1,087.97/sq mi (420.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27596
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| Area code(s) | 919 and 984 |
| FIPS code | 37-76200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406927 |
| Website | http://townofyoungsville.org/ |
Youngsville is a town located in Franklin County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,016 people lived there.
History of Youngsville
The area where Youngsville is now was first settled around 1839. It was called Pacific back then. The land belonged to a person named John "Jack" Young.
Later, in 1875, the town officially became a town, which is called "incorporated." They decided to rename it Youngsville to honor John "Jack" Young.
A famous country music singer, Jason Michael Carroll, lives in this area. Also, a historic building called the William A. Jeffreys House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This means it's an important historical site.
Where is Youngsville?
Youngsville is located in North Carolina, not too far from the city of Raleigh. The town covers an area of about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A railway line runs through Youngsville. This railway is operated by CSX Transportation. It used to be part of an older railway system called the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad.
People in Youngsville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 117 | — | |
| 1890 | 205 | 75.2% | |
| 1900 | 345 | 68.3% | |
| 1910 | 431 | 24.9% | |
| 1920 | 414 | −3.9% | |
| 1930 | 395 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 553 | 40.0% | |
| 1950 | 619 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 596 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 555 | −6.9% | |
| 1980 | 486 | −12.4% | |
| 1990 | 424 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 651 | 53.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,157 | 77.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,016 | 74.2% | |
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The population of Youngsville has grown quite a bit over the years. In 2010, there were 1,157 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had increased to 2,016 people.
The town is home to a mix of different people. In 2020, most residents were White, followed by African American people. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 9.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 28.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.22 people. The median age of people in Youngsville was 32.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32.5 and half were older.
See also
- In Spanish: Youngsville (Carolina del Norte) para niños
