York County, PA

County

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    2024 Population
    462,924
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.1
    0.489% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.36%
    2.35% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $84,829
    3.15% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $248,600
    5.79% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    234,667
    0.84% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    98.2% of the residents in York County, PA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in York County, PA are York College of Pennsylvania (865 degrees awarded in 2024), York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education (363 degrees), and YTI Career Institute-York (324 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in York County, PA was $248,600, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

    Most people in York County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in York County, PA was 2 cars per household.

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

    York County, PA is home to a population of 463k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.11% of York County, PA residents were born outside of the country (19k people).

    In 2024, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (365k people) in York County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of York County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in York County, PA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      365k ± 1.3k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      26.7k ± 985
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      14.2k ± 1.8k
    9.59%
    Hispanic Population
    44.4k people

    In 2024, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (365k people) in York County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.59% of the people in York County, PA are hispanic (44.4k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in York County, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.11%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    19k people
    4.38%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    20.1k people

    As of 2024, 4.11% of York County, PA residents (19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York County, PA was 4.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      7,668 ± 590
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      6,516 ± 716
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      4,345 ± 440

    York County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.2% of the population of York County, PA has health coverage, with 53.6% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in York County, PA see 1,484 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,484 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1794 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 668 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,484 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in York County, PA

    Primary care physicians in York County, PA see an average of 1,484 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,484 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    4.81%
    Uninsured
    53.6%
    Employer Coverage
    14.3%
    Medicaid
    15%
    Medicare
    11.1%
    Non-Group
    1.16%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County, PA grew by 1.4% from 4.75% to 4.81%.

    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.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.57 in York County, PA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 35.3% in York County, PA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.73% in York County, PA.

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    Economy

    The economy of York County, PA employs 235k people. In 2024, the largest industries in York County, PA were Manufacturing (35,049 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,950 people), and Retail Trade (25,991 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($143,009), Utilities ($92,656), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,331).

    Employment

    Occupations

    235k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,871
    0.84%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in York County, PA grew at a rate of 0.84%, from 233k employees to 235k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (26,632 people), Management Occupations (25,542 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (19,427 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    235k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,871
    0.84%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in York County, PA grew at a rate of 0.84%, from 233k employees to 235k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County, PA, are Manufacturing (35,049 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,950 people), and Retail Trade (25,991 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $59,073
    Median earning men ± $1,448
    $41,688
    Median earning women ± $870

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,477), Public Administration ($80,877), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,211).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($58,299), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,383), and Information ($55,152).

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 699
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 529
      Construction
    3. 440
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $2.08M
      Manufacturing
    2. $1.73M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $771k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    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

    Voting results are not available for York County, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in York County, PA awarded 1,795 degrees. The student population of York County, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,399 male students and 3,139 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in York County, PA are White (1,205 and 67.7%), Black or African American (218 and 12.2%), Hispanic or Latino (162 and 9.1%), and Unknown (86 and 4.83%).

    The largest universities in York County, PA by number of degrees awarded are York College of Pennsylvania (865 and 48.2%), York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education (363 and 20.2%), and YTI Career Institute-York (324 and 18.1%).

    The most popular majors in York County, PA are Registered Nursing (150 and 8.36%), General Cosmetology (108 and 6.02%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (79 and 4.4%).

    The median tuition costs are $23,000 for private four year colleges, and $14,624 and $24,808 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in York County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,538 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 5,538 students enrolled in York County, PA, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,653 records, of which 56.4% were women and 43.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      150 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      40 degrees awarded
    3. Mechanical Engineering
      39 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in York County, PA was Registered Nursing with 150 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. York College of Pennsylvania
      865 degrees awarded
    2. York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education
      363 degrees awarded
    3. YTI Career Institute-York
      324 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was York College of Pennsylvania with 865 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 799 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York County, PA, which is 0.802 times less than the 996 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,205 degrees mean that there were 5.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 218 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 ($23,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,588) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in York County, PA was $248,600 in 2024, which is 0.747 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $235,000 to $248,600, a 5.79% increase. The homeownership rate in York County, PA is 76.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in York County, PA have an average commute time of 26.3 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.

    In 2025, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, PA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.846%.

    Housing

    Property

    $248,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$2,723
    $138,624
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,491

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    76.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76.3% of the housing units in York County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $84,829
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,522
    182k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,390

    In 2024, the median household income of the 182k households in York County, PA grew to $84,829 from the previous year's value of $82,238.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for York County, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (12.4%)
    3. Carpooled (7.38%)

    In 2024, 76.9% of workers in York County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.38%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    26.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in York County, PA have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% of the workforce in York County, PA 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, 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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, PA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.846%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    8.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County, PA (38k out of 454k 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 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12% of the children was living in poverty in York County, PA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 220 in York County, PA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 30.1% per 100,000 population.

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