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York

County:
York County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.768

York is a city located in York County, South Carolina. York has a 2026 population of 10,467. It is also the county seat of York County. York is currently growing at a rate of 3.14% annually and its population has increased by 22.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,556 in 2020.

The median household income in York is $56,176 with a poverty rate of 15.89%. The median age in York is 35 years: 32.7 years for males, and 39.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.4 males.

10.5K
Total Population
1,194
Density (mi²)
319 3.14%
Growth

York Population

York Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,4673193.14%
202510,1483183.23%
20249,8307007.67%
20239,1304334.98%
20228,697180.21%
20218,6791812.13%
20208,5561401.66%
20198,4161892.3%
20188,227740.91%
20178,1531401.75%
20168,013400.5%
20157,973-28-0.35%
20148,001700.88%
20137,931460.58%
20127,885360.46%
20117,849720.93%
20107,777410.53%
20006,9852764.11%
19906,7092974.63%
19806,4121,33126.2%
19705,0813236.79%
19604,75857713.8%
19504,18168619.63%
19403,49566823.63%
19302,827963.52%
19202,73100%

Median Age

Overall: 35 years
Female: 39.2 years
Male: 32.7 years

York Adults

There are 6,425 adults, (1,186 of whom are seniors) in York.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,865 (54.2%)
Male: 4,104 (45.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of York includes 51.52% White, 25.35% Black or African American, 7.31% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,62151.52%
Black or African American2,27425.35%
Two or more races1,36115.17%
Other race6567.31%
Native American320.36%
Asian250.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3573.98%
Other race1771.97%
White800.89%
Black or African American520.58%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,54150.63%
Black or African American2,22224.77%
Two or more races1,00411.19%
Other race4795.34%
Native American320.36%
Asian250.28%

York Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

York 's average per capita income is $42,300. Household income levels show a median of $56,176. The poverty rate stands at 15.89%.

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$83,080-
Families$56,250$74,195
Households$56,176$68,432
Non Families$35,238$39,323

$42,300

Average Income

$56,176

Median Household Income

15.89%

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)