York County, ME

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2022 Population

212,691

1.05% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2022 Median Age

45.2

0.441% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

3.62% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$79,743

7.97% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$323,500

16% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

112,736

0.147% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, York County, ME had a population of 213k people with a median age of 45.2 and a median household income of $79,743. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of York County, ME grew from 210,486 to 212,691, a 1.05% increase and its median household income grew from $73,856 to $79,743, a 7.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York County, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.71%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.05%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.998%), and White (Hispanic) (0.874%).

None of the households in York County, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in York County, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in York County, ME are University of New England (1,557 degrees awarded in 2022), York County Community College (193 degrees), and The Landing School (57 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in York County, ME was $323,500, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in York County, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in York County, ME was 2 cars per household.

York County, ME borders Cumberland County, ME, Oxford County, ME, Carroll County, NH, Rockingham County, NH, and Strafford County, NH.

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Population & Diversity

York County, ME is home to a population of 213k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.52% of York County, ME residents were born outside of the country (7.49k people).

In 2022, there were 24.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (195k people) in York County, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.89k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.23k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2022 Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.6% of York County, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in York County, ME was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in York County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
195k ± 1.17k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.89k ± 1.22k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.23k ± 283

1.96%

Hispanic Population

4.16k people

1.96% of the people in York County, ME are hispanic (4.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in York County, ME as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Maine.

Most Common Origin

Canada
9,723 ± 2,412 people
China
2,585 ± 1,247 people
Germany
2,409 ± 1,204 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,723 Maine residents, followed by China with 2,585 and Germany with 2,409.

Foreign-Born Population

3.52%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.49k people

3.66%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.71k people

As of 2022, 3.52% of York County, ME residents (7.49k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York County, ME was 3.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in York County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,137 ± 539
Gulf War (2001-)
3,161 ± 502
Gulf War (1990s)
2,251 ± 399

York County, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of York County, ME employs 113k people. The largest industries in York County, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,735 people), Retail Trade (15,326 people), and Manufacturing (13,486 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($145,303), Public Administration ($74,497), and Utilities ($72,188).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,509. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

113k

2022 Value

± 2,859

0.147%

1 Year growth

± 3.62%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in York County, ME grew at a rate of 0.147%, from 113k employees to 113k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County, ME, are Management Occupations (12,514 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,961 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,372 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

113k

2022 Value

± 2,859

0.147%

1 Year growth

± 3.62%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in York County, ME grew at a rate of 0.147%, from 113k employees to 113k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,735 people), Retail Trade (15,326 people), and Manufacturing (13,486 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York County, ME, though some of these residents may live in York County, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,491

Median earning men ± $1,310

$39,280

Median earning women ± $1,216

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($87,926), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,733), and Information ($72,565).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($59,023), Public Administration ($54,368), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,069).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 627k people employed in Maine. This represents a 1.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

694
Construction
399
Accommodation and Food Services
399
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$549k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$523k
Manufacturing
$374k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in York County, ME went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Other (2.17%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
Republican Party
Other (2.17%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in York County, ME went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Other (2.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in York County, ME for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in York County, ME awarded 1,807 degrees. The student population of York County, ME in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,565 male students and 5,540 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York County, ME are White (1,486 and 82.7%), followed by Asian (95 and 5.29%), Unknown (86 and 4.79%), and Black or African American (65 and 3.62%).

The largest universities in York County, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of New England (1,557 and 86.2%), York County Community College (193 and 10.7%), and The Landing School (57 and 3.15%).

The most popular majors in York County, ME are Social Work (164 and 9.08%), Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (162 and 8.97%), and Registered Nursing (115 and 6.36%).

The median tuition cost in York County, ME for private four year colleges is $39,510.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in York County, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 8,105 (31.6% men and 68.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 8,105 students enrolled in York County, ME, 31.6% men and 68.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,294 records, of which 69.9% were women and 30.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
64 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
115 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
64 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in York County, ME was General Health Services with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in York County, ME according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of New England
1,557 degrees awarded
York County Community College
193 degrees awarded
The Landing School
57 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New England with 1,557 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 555 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York County, ME, which is 0.443 times less than the 1,252 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,486 degrees mean that there were 15.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 95 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,510) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,512) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.538% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.438% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (355k), Some college (229k), and Bachelors Degree (225k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in York County, ME was $323,500 in 2022, which is 1.15 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $278,900 to $323,500, a 16% increase. The homeownership rate in York County, ME is 75.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in York County, ME have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York County, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in York County, ME is $79,743. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in York County, ME was Census Tract 360.02 with a value of $143,182, followed by Census Tract 54 and Census Tract 253, with respective values of $125,083 and $113,786.

In 2023, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, ME. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.945%.

Housing

Property

$323,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,323

$67,158

Median Property Taxes

±$1,926

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In York County, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in York County, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2022

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 75.1% of the housing units in York County, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in York County, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 360.02
Census Tract 54
Census Tract 253

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York County, ME was Census Tract 360.02 with a value of $143,182, followed by Census Tract 54 and Census Tract 253, with respective values of $125,083 and $113,786.

The following map shows all of the tracts in York County, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,743

Median Household Income

± $2,453

89.4k

Number of Households

± 2,497

In 2022, the median household income of the 89.4k households in York County, ME grew to $79,743 from the previous year's value of $73,856.

The following chart displays the households in York County, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for York County, ME is from Maine.

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Maine

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2022, the income inequality in Maine was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.204% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Worked At Home (12.7%)
Carpooled (8.15%)

In 2022, 75.3% of workers in York County, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.15%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County, ME have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in York County, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in York County, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in York County, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in York County, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, ME. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.945%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County, ME (16.7k out of 209k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York County, ME is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 9.9% of the children was living in poverty in York County, ME. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.6% of the population of York County, ME has health coverage, with 52.3% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 2.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in York County, ME see 1366 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1366 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1933 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,366 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in York County, ME

Primary care physicians in York County, ME see an average of 1,366 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,366 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in York County, ME in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.35%

Uninsured

52.3%

Employer Coverage

10.4%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

2.19%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County, ME grew by 1.55% from 5.27% to 5.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in York County, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.5 in York County, ME.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in York County, ME.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.9% in York County, ME.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in York County, ME.