York County (South) PUMA, PA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

154,287

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

42.5

0.236% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

6.7%

3.62% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$93,095

3.79% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$272,100

Population & Diversity

York County (South) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 154k people, from which 99.1% are citizens.

As of 2024, 2.7% of York County (South) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.16k people).

In 2024, there were 33.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (135k people) in York County (South) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.03k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.72k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in York County (South) PUMA, PA are Spanish (2,907 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (446 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (399 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,180

Women

50%

77,065

Men

50%

The resident population of York County (South) PUMA, PA in 2024 was 154,245 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in York County (South) PUMA, PA.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2024 Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.1% of York County (South) PUMA, 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 (South) PUMA, PA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County (South) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
135k ± 1.44k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.03k ± 718
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.72k ± 688

5.02%

Hispanic Population

7.74k people

5.02% of the people in York County (South) PUMA, PA are hispanic (7.74k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
583 ± 592 people
Peru
312 ± 433 people
Pakistan
219 ± 363 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of York County (South) PUMA, PA was Mexico, the natal country of 583 York County (South) PUMA, PA residents, followed by Peru with 312 and Pakistan with 219.

Foreign-Born Population

2.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.16k people

2.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.82k people

As of 2024, 2.7% of York County (South) PUMA, PA residents (4.16k 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 (South) PUMA, PA was 2.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,907 households (1.98%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
446 households (0.304%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
399 households (0.272%)

4% of the households in York County (South) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in York County (South) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 1.98% of the households in York County (South) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,537 ± 330
Gulf War (2001-)
2,046 ± 344
Gulf War (1990s)
1,567 ± 337

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

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in York County (South) PUMA, PA.

Health

95.5% of the population of York County (South) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 56.4% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,265 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,265 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.55%

Uninsured

56.4%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County (South) PUMA, PA grew by 1.9% from 4.46% to 4.55%.

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

Economy

The economy of York County (South) PUMA, PA employs 75.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in York County (South) PUMA, PA were Construction (5,988 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,293 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,996 people), and the highest paying industries were Periodical, book, & directory & mailing list, & other publishers ($172,214), National security & international affairs ($125,354), and Software publishers ($120,354).

Males in York County (South) PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,071. The income inequality in York County (South) PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.397, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,496

Women

46.8%

40,283

Men

53.2%

The workforce of York County (South) PUMA, PA in 2024 was 75,779 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in York County (South) PUMA, PA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

75.8k

2024 Value

1.67%

1 Year growth

± 1.67%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in York County (South) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 74.5k employees to 75.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County (South) PUMA, PA, are Retail salespersons (1,793 people), Registered nurses (1,754 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,705 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County (South) PUMA, PA.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

75.8k

2024 Value

1.67%

1 Year growth

± 1.67%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in York County (South) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 74.5k employees to 75.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County (South) PUMA, PA, are Construction (5,988 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,293 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,996 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York County (South) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in York County (South) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,039

Median earning men ± $2,136

$42,531

Median earning women ± $1,571

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($95,382), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,004), and Information ($82,411).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($67,593), Public Administration ($61,968), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,313).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

Education

The student population of York County (South) PUMA, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 55 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York County (South) PUMA, PA are White (24 and 75%), Two or More Races (3 and 9.38%), Black or African American (2 and 6.25%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 6.25%).

The largest universities in York County (South) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Empire Beauty School-Hanover (32 and 100%).

The most popular majors in York County (South) PUMA, PA are General Cosmetology (32 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 55 students enrolled in York County (South) PUMA, PA, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 41 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in York County (South) PUMA, PA was General Cosmetology with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in York County (South) PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Empire Beauty School-Hanover

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Empire Beauty School-Hanover with 32 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York County (South) PUMA, PA, which is 0.0323 times less than the 31 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 24 degrees mean that there were 8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 3 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.624% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.621% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of York County (South) PUMA, PA in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (49.5k), Some college (21.9k), and Bachelors Degree (19.4k).

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 (South) PUMA, PA was $272,100 in 2024, which is 0.818 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $254,900 to $272,100, a 6.75% increase. The homeownership rate in York County (South) PUMA, PA is 81.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in York County (South) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 29.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York County (South) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$272,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,788

$49,147

Median Property Taxes

±$1,469

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

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

Rent vs Own

81.6%

Homeownership

2024

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 81.6% of the housing units in York County (South) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.2%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$93,095

Median Household Income

± $2,674

60.2k

Number of Households

± 1,757

In 2024, the median household income of the 60.2k households in York County (South) PUMA, PA grew to $93,095 from the previous year's value of $89,696.

The following chart displays the households in York County (South) PUMA, 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

0.397

2024 Wage GINI in York County (South) PUMA, PA

0.398

2023 Wage GINI in York County (South) PUMA, PA

In 2024, the income inequality in York County (South) PUMA, PA was 0.397 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.271% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for York County (South) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in York County (South) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in York County (South) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Worked At Home (11.4%)
Carpooled (7.63%)

In 2024, 78.5% of workers in York County (South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.63%).

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

29.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County (South) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (29.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.85% of the workforce in York County (South) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in York County (South) PUMA, 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 (South) PUMA, 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 (South) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County (South) PUMA, PA (10.3k out of 153k 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 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York County (South) PUMA, PA 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

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

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

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