York County, PA

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2023 Population

459,312

0.495% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.9

0.244% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

8.56%

0.438% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$82,238

3.86% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$235,000

6.48% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

232,712

0.895% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, York County, PA had a population of 459k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $82,238. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of York County, PA grew from 457,051 to 459,312, a 0.495% increase and its median household income grew from $79,183 to $82,238, a 3.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (80%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.43%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.51%), White (Hispanic) (2.89%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.85%).

None of the households in York County, PA 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% of the residents in York County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in York County, PA are York College of Pennsylvania (964 degrees awarded in 2022), YTI Career Institute-York (330 degrees), and York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education (221 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in York County, PA was $235,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

Most people in York County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in York County, PA was 2 cars per household.

York County, PA borders Baltimore County, MD, Carroll County, MD, Harford County, MD, Adams County, PA, Cumberland County, PA, Dauphin County, PA, and Lancaster County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

York County, PA is home to a population of 459k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.38% of York County, PA residents were born outside of the country (20.1k people).

In 2023, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (368k people) in York County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of York County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in York County, PA was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
368k ± 1.03k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24.9k ± 934
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
16.1k ± 1.35k

9.09%

Hispanic Population

41.8k people

9.09% of the people in York County, PA are hispanic (41.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in York County, PA 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 Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

4.38%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

20.1k people

4.32%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

19.8k people

As of 2023, 4.38% of York County, PA residents (20.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York County, PA was 4.32%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,847 ± 593
Gulf War (2001-)
6,333 ± 757
Gulf War (1990s)
4,260 ± 447

York County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of York County, PA employs 233k people. The largest industries in York County, PA are Manufacturing (35,867 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,406 people), and Retail Trade (26,527 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($95,309), Public Administration ($71,211), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,440).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

233k

2023 Value

± 3,798

0.895%

1 Year growth

± 2.28%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in York County, PA grew at a rate of 0.895%, from 231k employees to 233k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (26,977 people), Management Occupations (25,295 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (19,929 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

233k

2023 Value

± 3,798

0.895%

1 Year growth

± 2.28%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in York County, PA grew at a rate of 0.895%, from 231k employees to 233k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County, PA, are Manufacturing (35,867 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,406 people), and Retail Trade (26,527 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York County, PA, though some of these residents may live in York County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,824

Median earning men ± $901

$40,109

Median earning women ± $863

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,387), Public Administration ($81,369), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($68,123).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($58,961), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,992), and Construction ($49,233).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% 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 18.1%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

699
Other Services (except Public Administration)
529
Construction
440
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

$2.08M
Manufacturing
$1.73M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$771k
Construction

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, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 61.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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

Donald J. Trump (61.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.52%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in York County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 61.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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 Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 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 Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in York County, PA awarded 1,692 degrees. The student population of York County, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,292 male students and 2,982 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York County, PA are White (1,221 and 72.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (151 and 8.99%), Black or African American (145 and 8.63%), and Two or More Races (60 and 3.57%).

The largest universities in York County, PA by number of degrees awarded are York College of Pennsylvania (964 and 57%), YTI Career Institute-York (330 and 19.5%), and York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education (221 and 13.1%).

The most popular majors in York County, PA are Registered Nursing (145 and 8.57%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (91 and 5.38%), and General Cosmetology (83 and 4.91%).

The median tuition costs in York County, PA are $21,070 for private four year colleges, and $14,624 and $24,318 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in York County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,274 (43.5% men and 56.5% 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 5,274 students enrolled in York County, PA, 43.5% men and 56.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,644 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
46 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
145 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
53 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in York County, PA was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 46 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

York College of Pennsylvania
964 degrees awarded
YTI Career Institute-York
330 degrees awarded
York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education
221 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was York College of Pennsylvania with 964 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 681 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York County, PA, which is 0.674 times less than the 1,011 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 1,221 degrees mean that there were 8.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 151 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 ($21,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,258) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,840) 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

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

Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% 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 Pennsylvania.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

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, PA was $235,000 in 2023, which is 0.775 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $220,700 to $235,000, a 6.48% increase. The homeownership rate in York County, PA is 75.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in York County, PA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in York County, PA is $82,238. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in York County, PA was Census Tract 105.10 with a value of $133,052, followed by Census Tract 101.30 and Census Tract 202.21, with respective values of $122,321 and $118,136.

In 2023, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.377%.

Housing

Property

$235,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,604

$136,655

Median Property Taxes

±$2,514

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

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

Rent vs Own

75.8%

Homeownership

2023

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.8% of the housing units in York County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 105.10
Census Tract 101.30
Census Tract 202.21

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York County, PA was Census Tract 105.10 with a value of $133,052, followed by Census Tract 101.30 and Census Tract 202.21, with respective values of $122,321 and $118,136.

The following map shows all of the tracts in York County, PA 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.

$82,238

Median Household Income

± $1,228

180k

Number of Households

± 3,266

In 2023, the median household income of the 180k households in York County, PA grew to $82,238 from the previous year's value of $79,183.

The following chart displays the households in York County, PA 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, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)
Carpooled (7.45%)

In 2023, 78.5% of workers in York County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.45%).

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

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County, PA have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.36% of the workforce in York County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in York County, PA 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, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in York County, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.377%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

8.56% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County, PA (38.6k out of 450k 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York County, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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, 12.3% of the children was living in poverty in York County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.5%.

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

95.3% of the population of York County, PA has health coverage, with 53.8% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in York County, PA see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.285% decrease from the previous year (1403 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1820 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 732 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in York County, PA

Primary care physicians in York County, PA see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.285% decrease from the previous year (1,403 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.75%

Uninsured

53.8%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County, PA declined by 2.56% from 4.87% to 4.75%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in York County, PA 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 38 in York County, PA.

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

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 33.6% in York County, PA.

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