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Yadkin County, NC market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Yadkin County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 38,325
- +2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 15,009
- Median household income
- $62,932
- +40.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $181,200
- Jobs located here
- 10,208
- Highest market score
- 78
- Insurance agencies, #262 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 38,325 people live in Yadkin County, in 15,009 households. Population estimates show Yadkin County grew 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Yadkin County is $62,932 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 40.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Yadkin County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 160, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (63).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Yadkin County are for insurance agencies (78), dentists and orthodontists (76) and pizza places (76). Yadkin County ranks #262 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Yadkin County is part of the Winston-Salem metro area. For its number of households, Yadkin County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for landscaping and lawn care companies (81% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (81% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Yadkin County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Yadkin County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 78 | #262 of 2,272 | 16 | 10.7 | $2.9M | 234 | 14 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 76 | #121 of 1,886 | 6 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 260 | 4 |
| Pizza | 76 | #151 of 2,090 | 7 | 4.7 | $7.3M | 144 | 11 |
| Real estate | 75 | #95 of 2,229 | 11 | 7.3 | Index only | 445 | 12 |
| Child care and preschools | 71 | #236 of 1,611 | 5 | 3.3 | $1.1M | 114 | 4 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 70 | #224 of 1,327 | 5 | 3.3 | $3.4M | 109 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 69 | #286 of 1,889 | 8 | 5.3 | $6.4M | 154 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 69 | #371 of 2,394 | 46 | 30.6 | $334K | 219 | 16 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 66 | #344 of 1,656 | 6 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 144 | 9 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 62 | #604 of 2,087 | 13 | 8.7 | $2M | 158 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 61 | #638 of 2,200 | 20 | 13.3 | $608K | 69 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 61 | #719 of 2,222 | 19 | 12.7 | $2.7M | 88 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 60 | #764 of 2,358 | 26 | 17.3 | $2.1M | 88 | 23 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 59 | #809 of 2,405 | 129 | 85.9 | $396K | 107 | 45 |
| Nail salons | 58 | #448 of 1,328 | 5 | 3.3 | $2.5M | 147 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 58 | #759 of 2,385 | 51 | 34.0 | $241K | 113 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 57 | #544 of 1,472 | 5 | 3.3 | $491K | 72 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | 57 | #562 of 1,485 | 5 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 57 | #737 of 2,063 | 13 | 8.7 | $3.9M | 106 | 5 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #862 of 2,210 | 21 | 14.0 | $1.2M | 141 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #951 of 2,402 | 33 | 22.0 | $2.6M | 76 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 55 | #934 of 2,261 | 13 | 8.7 | $6.6M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #939 of 2,405 | 60 | 40.0 | $852K | 128 | 27 |
| Tire shops | 54 | #686 of 1,530 | 9 | 6.0 | $1.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 51 | #1,209 of 2,401 | 76 | 50.6 | $221K | 82 | 21 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 50 | #745 of 1,461 | 7 | 4.7 | $1.7M | 68 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 48 | #935 of 1,771 | 15 | 10.0 | $1.4M | 82 | 24 |
| Gyms | 48 | #985 of 1,792 | 8 | 5.3 | $1.2M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 47 | #1,127 of 2,070 | 14 | 9.3 | $6.1M | 66 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 47 | #1,347 of 2,339 | 38 | 25.3 | $324K | 75 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 44 | #1,501 of 2,378 | 50 | 33.3 | $337K | 76 | 17 |
| Home repair trades | 42 | #1,407 of 2,057 | 20 | 13.3 | $2M | 82 | 30 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 41 | #1,453 of 2,088 | 16 | 10.7 | $584K | 88 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 39 | #1,054 of 1,493 | 13 | 8.7 | $1.6M | 54 | 16 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 36 | #1,344 of 1,707 | 12 | 8.0 | $3.3M | 70 | 17 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 28 | #1,172 of 1,334 | 7 | 4.7 | $1.3M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $3.1M | 163 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $4.2M | 167 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $10M | 83 | 13 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | Index only | 20 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $6.5M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $3.8M | 122 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $3.8M | 160 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | Index only | 973 | 7 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $10M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.7 | $3.1M | 351 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $6.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $20.5M | Too few | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $16.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $20.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $9.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Yadkin County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $16.8M | $1,121 | 117 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $54.6M | $3,638 | 140 |
| Food away from home | $51.1M | $3,407 | 84 |
| Groceries | $85.4M | $5,689 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $12.3M | $819 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.7M | $380 | 65 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9.3M | $623 | 63 |
| Medical and dental services | $15.3M | $1,023 | 79 |
| Pets | $12.2M | $810 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $26.1M | $1,737 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $46.9M | $3,126 | 160 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $40M | $2,665 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $20.5M | $1,369 | 97 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $212.3M | $14,143 | 85 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Yadkin County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 38,325+2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 15,009
- Median age
- 44.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.4
- Land area
- 335 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 112
- Median household income
- $62,932+40.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $84,254
- Median home value
- $181,200
- Jobs located here
- 10,208
- Daytime population
- 30,590Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Yadkin County, NC growing?
Population estimates put Yadkin County at 38,325 people in 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 15,009 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 40.8%, before inflation.
How much do households in Yadkin County, NC spend?
Households in Yadkin County spend about $212.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $85.4M on groceries and $54.6M on gasoline and other fuels. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Yadkin County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 160, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (63).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Yadkin County, NC?
Of the business types scored in Yadkin County, insurance agencies (78), dentists and orthodontists (76) and pizza places (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #262 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Yadkin County, NC compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Yadkin County is $62,932, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $181,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (81% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (81% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 36 of the 56 business types have a score in Yadkin County, each ranked against other counties.
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