Yadkin County, North Carolina

county in North Carolina, United States

Yadkin County is in the U.S. state of North Carolina. 37,214 people lived there at the 2020 census.[1] Its county seat is Yadkinville.[2]

Yadkin County
Yadkin River in Elkin
Yadkin River in Elkin
Motto(s): 
"Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime"
Map of North Carolina highlighting Yadkin County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°09′32″N 80°39′55″W / 36.158765°N 80.665164°W / 36.158765; -80.665164
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1850
Named forYadkin River
SeatYadkinville
Largest communityYadkinville
Area
 • Total337.71 sq mi (874.7 km2)
 • Land334.94 sq mi (867.5 km2)
 • Water2.77 sq mi (7.2 km2)  0.82%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total37,214
 • Density111.11/sq mi (42.90/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.yadkincountync.gov

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Yadkin County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.