York County, PA

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2020 Population

447,628

0.463% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

8.74%

9.13% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$68,940

3.74% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$183,300

3.5% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

226,081

0.559% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, York County, PA had a population of 448k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $68,940. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of York County, PA grew from 445,565 to 447,628, a 0.463% increase and its median household income grew from $66,457 to $68,940, a 3.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.34%), White (Hispanic) (4.59%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.48%).

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.

98.1% of the residents in York County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in York County, PA are York College of Pennsylvania (908 degrees awarded in 2020), YTI Career Institute-York (355 degrees), and York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education (193 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in York County, PA was $183,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%. Most people in York County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 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.

About the photo: Mason-Dixon Trail, York County, York, PA

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Diversity

York County, PA is home to a population of 448k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.13% of York County, PA residents were born outside of the country (18.5k people).

In 2020, there were 15.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (370k people) in York County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 20.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
370k ± 1.12k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.9k ± 931
White (Hispanic)
20.6k ± 1.37k

7.83%

Hispanic Population

35.1k people

7.83% of the people in York County, PA are hispanic (35.1k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.5k people

4.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

18.7k people

As of 2020, 4.13% of York County, PA residents (18.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York County, PA was 4.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.8

In 2020, the median age of all people in York County, PA was 41. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in York County, PA are getting staying the same age. In 2019, the average age of all York County, PA residents was 41.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
92,750 ± 7,450 people
Dominican Republic
72,397 ± 6,587 people
China
65,642 ± 6,274 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 92,750 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 72,397 and China with 65,642.

Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.1% of York County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in York County, PA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,911 ± 577
Gulf War (2001-)
5,337 ± 658
Gulf War (1990s)
3,893 ± 467

York County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Pennsylvania. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Pennsylvania, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Pennsylvania across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in York County, PA is $68,940. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in York County, PA was Census Tract 105.10 with a value of $106,136, followed by Census Tract 101.30 and Census Tract 202.20, with respective values of $105,750 and $97,042.

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,196. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of York County, PA employs 226k people. The largest industries in York County, PA are Manufacturing (34,769 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (33,609 people), and Retail Trade (25,324 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,610), Public Administration ($61,477), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,801).

Wages

Median Household Income

$68,940

2020 value

± $987

3.74%

1 Year Growth

± 1.92%

Households in York County, PA have a median annual income of $68,940, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $66,457 in 2019, which represents a 3.74% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in York County, PA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$72,428

Average Male Salary in Pennsylvania

± $1,115

$54,196

Average Female Salary in Pennsylvania

± $827

In 2020, full-time male employees in Pennsylvania made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Pennsylvania

Asian
$66,664 ± $4,080
Alaska Native
$58,659 ± $80,539
White
$56,784 ± $709

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Pennsylvania workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Pennsylvania.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Pennsylvania by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for York County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2020, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.614% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 105.10
Census Tract 101.30
Census Tract 202.20

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York County, PA was Census Tract 105.10 with a value of $106,136, followed by Census Tract 101.30 and Census Tract 202.20, with respective values of $105,750 and $97,042.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.74% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County, PA (38.3k out of 438k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
29,042 ± 1,357
Hispanic
9,036 ± 781
Black
4,331 ± 591

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

226k

2020 Value

± 3,768

0.559%

1 Year growth

± 2.18%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in York County, PA grew at a rate of 0.559%, from 225k employees to 226k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,017 people), Management Occupations (21,216 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (20,586 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County, PA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of York County, PA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,017 people), Management Occupations (21,216 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (20,586 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, York County, PA has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (1.64 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.5 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.43 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of York County, PA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($76,812), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($74,968), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($74,699).

Industries

Employment by Industries

226k

2020 Value

± 3,768

0.559%

1 Year growth

± 2.18%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in York County, PA grew at a rate of 0.559%, from 225k employees to 226k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County, PA, are Manufacturing (34,769 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (33,609 people), and Retail Trade (25,324 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in York County, PA, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (34,769 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (33,609 people), and Retail Trade (25,324 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, York County, PA has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.54 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (1.34 times), and Utilities (1.29 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in York County, PA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($81,610), Public Administration ($61,477), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,801).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($74.2B) and Electronics ($44.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$734B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

99.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.5B
New York
$71.1B
Ohio
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.5B, followed by New York with $71.1B and Ohio and $36.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

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%). The most partisan county was Fulton County, PA with 85.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Pennsylvania.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for York County, PA

61.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Pennsylvania

Fulton County, PA
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bedford County, PA
83.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Philadelphia County, PA
81.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Pennsylvania was Fulton County, PA with 85.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Pennsylvania colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey 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 Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 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 2020, universities in York County, PA awarded 1,534 degrees. The student population of York County, PA is skewed towards women, with 2,078 male students and 2,918 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York County, PA are White (1,142 and 74.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (134 and 8.78%), Black or African American (125 and 8.19%), and Two or More Races (56 and 3.67%).

The largest universities in York County, PA by number of degrees awarded are York College of Pennsylvania (908 and 59.2%), YTI Career Institute-York (355 and 23.1%), and York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education (193 and 12.6%).

The most popular majors in York County, PA are Registered Nursing (111 and 7.24%), General Business Administration & Management (83 and 5.41%), and General Cosmetology (77 and 5.02%).

The median tuition cost in York County, PA for private four year colleges is $19,670.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
111 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
50 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
47 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in York County, PA was Registered Nursing with 111 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

York College of Pennsylvania
908 degrees awarded
YTI Career Institute-York
355 degrees awarded
York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education
193 degrees awarded

$19,670

Median Private

In 2020, the York County, PA institution with the largest number of graduating students was York College of Pennsylvania with 908 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

640

Degrees Awarded to Men

894

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 640 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York County, PA, which is 0.716 times less than the 894 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in York County, PA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,142 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
134 degrees awarded
Black or African American
125 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in York County, PA was White students. These 1,142 degrees mean that there were 8.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 134 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in York County, PA was $183,300 in 2020, which is 0.798 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $177,100 to $183,300, a 3.5% increase. The homeownership rate in York County, PA is 74.8%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in York County, PA have an average commute time of 27.2 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.

Housing

Property Value

$183,300

2020 Median

± $2,223

$177,100

2019 Median

± $1,682

In 2020, the median property value in York County, PA grew to to $183,300 from the previous year's value of $177,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in York County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In York County, PA the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$68,940

Median Household Income

± $987

174k

Number of Households

± 3,136

In 2020, the median household income of the 174k households in York County, PA grew to $68,940 from the previous year's value of $66,457.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in York County, PA 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.

Rent vs Own

74.8%

2020 Homeownership

74.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 74.8% of the housing units in York County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in York County, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County, PA have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.84% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83%)
Carpooled (8.08%)
Worked At Home (5.76%)

In 2020, 83% of workers in York County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.08%) and those who worked at home (5.76%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

95% of the population of York County, PA has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in York County, PA see 1423 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.45% decrease from the previous year (1444 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1775 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 811 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Huntingdon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.6%). Additionally, Armstrong County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,423 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in York County, PA

Primary care physicians in York County, PA see an average of 1,423 patients per year. This represents a 1.45% decrease from the previous year (1,444 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,258

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Pennsylvania

$4,634

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,407

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,243

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Pennsylvania (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.29%, from $8,877 to $9,258.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.99%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

13.7%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County, PA declined by 2.24% from 5.1% to 4.99%.

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.