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York

County:
York County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.292
State:
Pennsylvania

York is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania. York has a 2025 population of 44,919. It is also the county seat of York County. York is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,788 in 2020.

The average household income in York is $60,712 with a poverty rate of 22.68%.The median age in York is 34.2 years: 31.9 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.

44.9K
Total Population
8,487
Density (mi²)
26 0.06%
Growth

York Population

York Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of York includes 45.59% White, 25.84% Black or African American, 13.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White20,44045.59%
Black or African American11,58325.84%
Two or more races6,17013.76%
Other race5,92213.21%
Asian5721.28%
Native American1430.32%

York Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

York's average per capita income is $36,088. Household income levels show a median of $47,115. The poverty rate stands at 22.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$82,303$87,384
Families$53,630$66,975
Households$47,115$60,712
Non Families$34,356$48,360

$36,088

Average Income

$47,115

Median Household Income

22.68%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)