York County, VA

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2023 Population
70,590
0.501% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
39.8
0.252% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
5.36%
13% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$108,326
3.02% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$411,200
6.2% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
31,719
0.396% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, York County, VA had a population of 70.6k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $108,326. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of York County, VA grew from 70,238 to 70,590, a 0.501% increase and its median household income grew from $105,154 to $108,326, a 3.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.78%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.44%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.49%).

None of the households in York County, VA 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.

97.7% of the residents in York County, VA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in York County, VA was $411,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.2%.

Most people in York County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in York County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

York County, VA is home to a population of 70.6k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.8% of York County, VA residents were born outside of the country (5.5k people).

In 2023, there were 5.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.3k people) in York County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.08k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.7%
2023 Citizenship
97.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of York County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in York County, VA was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    47.3k ± 431
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    9.18k ± 445
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    4.08k ± 259
7.56%
Hispanic Population
5.34k people

In 2023, there were 5.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.3k people) in York County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.08k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.56% of the people in York County, VA are hispanic (5.34k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    107,605 ± 8,003 people
  2. India
    98,735 ± 7,670 people
  3. Mexico
    59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5.5k people
7.99%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
5.61k people

As of 2023, 7.8% of York County, VA residents (5.5k 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, VA was 7.99%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    4,394 ± 547
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,031 ± 349
  3. Vietnam
    1,516 ± 261

York County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of York County, VA employs 31.7k people. The largest industries in York County, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,024 people), Educational Services (3,835 people), and Public Administration (3,739 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($103,234), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($94,286), and Manufacturing ($82,993).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

31.7k
2023 Value
± 1,385
−0.396%
1 Year decline
± 6.19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in York County, VA declined at a rate of −0.396%, from 31.8k employees to 31.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County, VA, are Management Occupations (3,811 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,029 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,930 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

31.7k
2023 Value
± 1,385
−0.396%
1 Year decline
± 6.19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in York County, VA declined at a rate of −0.396%, from 31.8k employees to 31.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,024 people), Educational Services (3,835 people), and Public Administration (3,739 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York County, VA, though some of these residents may live in York County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$76,611
Median earning men ± $3,506
$48,062
Median earning women ± $2,610

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($107,449), Public Administration ($105,344), and Manufacturing ($88,423).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($96,797), Manufacturing ($65,893), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,822).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% 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 10.8%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 124
    Construction
  2. 108
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. 107
    Other Services (except Public Administration)

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $163k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $140k
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. $107k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in York County, VA went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner
Senator from Virginia2
Assumed office on January 3, 2009
Tim Kaine
Senator from Virginia1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

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

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US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in York County, VA was $411,200 in 2023, which is 1.36 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $387,200 to $411,200, a 6.2% increase. The homeownership rate in York County, VA is 71.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in York County, VA have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in York County, VA is $108,326. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in York County, VA was Census Tract 502.06 with a value of $150,049, followed by Census Tract 504.02 and Census Tract 503.04, with respective values of $137,614 and $133,542.

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.13%.

Property

$411,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,973
$18,824
Median Property Taxes
±$943

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

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Rent vs Own

71.2%
Homeownership
2023
68.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 71.2% of the housing units in York County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 502.06
  2. Census Tract 504.02
  3. Census Tract 503.04

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York County, VA was Census Tract 502.06 with a value of $150,049, followed by Census Tract 504.02 and Census Tract 503.04, with respective values of $137,614 and $133,542.

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

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Household Income

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$108,326
Median Household Income
± $2,490
26.4k
Number of Households
± 1,185

In 2023, the median household income of the 26.4k households in York County, VA grew to $108,326 from the previous year's value of $105,154.

The following chart displays the households in York County, VA 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 $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for York County, VA is from Virginia.
0.475
2022 Wage GINI in Virginia
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.8%)
  3. Carpooled (8.09%)

In 2023, 75% of workers in York County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.09%).

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Commute Time

23.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County, VA have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in York County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in York County, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 2.13%.

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Poverty & Diversity

5.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County, VA (3.69k out of 68.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York County, VA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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 2023, 6.1% of the children was living in poverty in York County, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.2%.

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Health

96.3% of the population of York County, VA has health coverage, with 43.7% on employee plans, 5.78% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 19.9% on non-group plans, and 16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in York County, VA see 814 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.52% increase from the previous year (794 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1866 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1074 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

814 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in York County, VA

Primary care physicians in York County, VA see an average of 814 patients per year. This represents a 2.52% increase from the previous year (794 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.73%
Uninsured
43.7%
Employer Coverage
5.78%
Medicaid
10.8%
Medicare
19.9%
Non-Group
16%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County, VA declined by 5.94% from 3.97% to 3.73%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 29.4 in York County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

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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 30.9% in York County, VA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.32% in York County, VA.

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