York County, NE

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2023 Population
14,231
0.134% 1-year growth
US Senator
Deb Fischer
Republican Party
US Senator
Pete Ricketts
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
39
1.27% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
9.04%
2.97% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$74,058
1.57% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$175,900
9.6% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
7,150
2.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, York County, NE had a population of 14.2k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $74,058. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of York County, NE grew from 14,212 to 14,231, a 0.134% increase and its median household income grew from $72,914 to $74,058, a 1.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.5%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.07%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), White (Hispanic) (1.76%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) (1.38%).

None of the households in York County, NE 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.

98.4% of the residents in York County, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in York County, NE are York University (216 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in York County, NE was $175,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.6%.

Most people in York County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.8 minutes. The average car ownership in York County, NE was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

York County, NE is home to a population of 14.2k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.59% of York County, NE residents were born outside of the country (369 people).

In 2023, there were 42.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in York County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 294 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 268 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%
2023 Citizenship
98.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of York County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in York County, NE was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County, NE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    12.6k ± 99
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    294 ± 190
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    268 ± 71
6.04%
Hispanic Population
859 people

In 2023, there were 42.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in York County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 294 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 268 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.04% of the people in York County, NE are hispanic (859 people).

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Foreign-Born Population

2.59%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
369 people
2.05%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
292 people

As of 2023, 2.59% of York County, NE residents (369 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York County, NE was 2.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    208 ± 58
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    159 ± 82
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    151 ± 97

York County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of York County, NE employs 7.15k people. In 2023, the largest industries in York County, NE were Manufacturing (987 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (880 people), and Retail Trade (857 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($61,795), Finance & Insurance ($60,156), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($58,816).

Employment

Occupations

7.15k
2023 Value
± 495
2.91%
1 Year growth
± 9.62%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in York County, NE grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 6.95k employees to 7.15k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County, NE, are Management Occupations (788 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (756 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (721 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County, NE.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.15k
2023 Value
± 495
2.91%
1 Year growth
± 9.62%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in York County, NE grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 6.95k employees to 7.15k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County, NE, are Manufacturing (987 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (880 people), and Retail Trade (857 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York County, NE, though some of these residents may live in York County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$52,724
Median earning men ± $4,504
$34,558
Median earning women ± $4,108

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,898), Information ($70,714), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,705).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($56,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,947), and Manufacturing ($53,527).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.25%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% 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 8.87%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 46
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 37
    Construction
  3. 33
    Finance and Insurance

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $53.7k
    Manufacturing
  2. $52.4k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $27.9k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (38.9%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Other (0.849%)
    Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Deb Fischer
Senator from Nebraska1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Senator from Nebraska2
Assumed office on January 12, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

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

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in York County, NE awarded 216 degrees. The student population of York County, NE in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 270 male students and 315 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York County, NE are White (120 and 60.6%), followed by Unknown (33 and 16.7%), Black or African American (22 and 11.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (18 and 9.09%).

The largest universities in York County, NE by number of degrees awarded are York University (216 and 100%).

The most popular majors in York County, NE are General Education (77 and 35.6%), General Business Administration & Management (40 and 18.5%), and Organizational Leadership (19 and 8.8%).

The median tuition cost in York County, NE for private four year colleges is $21,100.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in York County, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 47.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 47.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 585 (46.2% men and 53.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 585 students enrolled in York County, NE, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 351 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Biological Sciences
    14 degrees awarded
  2. General Studies
    9 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in York County, NE was General Biological Sciences with 14 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
York University
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
216 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was York University with 216 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 93 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York County, NE, which is 0.756 times less than the 123 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 120 degrees mean that there were 3.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 33 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($375) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (384k), Some college (357k), and Bachelors Degree (313k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in York County, NE was $175,900 in 2023, which is 0.58 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $160,500 to $175,900, a 9.6% increase. The homeownership rate in York County, NE is 74.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in York County, NE have an average commute time of 13.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in York County, NE is $74,058. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in York County, NE was Census Tract 9699, York County, NE with a value of $86,632, followed by Census Tract 9696, York County, NE and Census Tract 9698, York County, NE, with respective values of $79,609 and $65,000.

In 2024, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, NE. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 2.09%.

Housing

Property

$175,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$11,439
$4,172
Median Property Taxes
±$315

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, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

74.6%
Homeownership
2023
67.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 74.6% of the housing units in York County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9699, York County, NE
  2. Census Tract 9696, York County, NE
  3. Census Tract 9698, York County, NE

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York County, NE was Census Tract 9699, York County, NE with a value of $86,632, followed by Census Tract 9696, York County, NE and Census Tract 9698, York County, NE, with respective values of $79,609 and $65,000.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$74,058
Median Household Income
± $5,766
5.59k
Number of Households
± 419

In 2023, the median household income of the 5.59k households in York County, NE grew to $74,058 from the previous year's value of $72,914.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for York County, NE is from York County, NE.
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In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.9%)
  2. Carpooled (9.22%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.84%)

In 2023, 79.9% of workers in York County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.22%) and those who worked at home (5.84%).

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Commute Time

13.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County, NE have a shorter commute time (13.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.618% of the workforce in York County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, NE. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 2.09%.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County, NE (1.21k out of 13.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York County, NE 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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 12.9% of the children was living in poverty in York County, NE. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 1.1%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 21.6 in York County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 14.4 per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.1% of the population of York County, NE has health coverage, with 49.8% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 17% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in York County, NE see 1,295 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.46% increase from the previous year (1,228 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1595 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 552 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,295 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in York County, NE

Primary care physicians in York County, NE see an average of 1,295 patients per year. This represents a 5.46% increase from the previous year (1,228 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.92%
Uninsured
49.8%
Employer Coverage
12.5%
Medicaid
14.2%
Medicare
17%
Non-Group
1.5%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County, NE declined by 6.72% from 5.27% to 4.92%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 42% in York County, NE.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.05% in York County, NE.

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