Yates County Population

1830–2026

24,660

2026 projection

0.3% since 2020 (decrease)

05K10K15K20K25K30K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Yates County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202624,660+1130.46%
202524,547+1130.46%
202424,434+670.27%
202324,367-880.36%
202224,455-1190.48%
202124,574-1610.65%
202024,735-1670.67%
201924,902-570.23%
201824,959-620.25%
201725,021-590.24%

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Yates County Demographics

42.5median age

Median age

Female42.8 yrs
Male42.1 yrs

Adults

19,081
5,543 seniors (65+) · 29% of adults13,538 other adults

Sex

Female 50.7% · 12,431Male 49.3% · 12,095

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 245 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Yates County Income

$69,701median household income

Median household income

$69,701

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,798

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.7%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Yates County Marital Status

53% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married53%54%52%
Never married28%31%25%
Divorced11%11%12%
Widowed7%3%10%
Separated1%1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201