York, NE

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    8,141
    US Senator
    Deb Fischer
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Pete Ricketts
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.1
    2.06% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.5%
    6.22% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $63,265
    1.01% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $180,900
    5.85% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,083
    1.14% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in York, NE 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.

    98.4% of the residents in York, NE are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in York, NE are York University (195 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in York, NE was $180,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.8%.

    Most people in York, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 9.65 minutes. The average car ownership in York, NE was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    York, NE is home to a population of 8.14k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.6% of York, NE residents were born outside of the country (212 people).

    In 2024, there were 32.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.22k people) in York, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 225 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 143 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.4% of York, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in York, NE was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in York, NE
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      7.22k ± 176
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      225 ± 119
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      143 ± 65
    6.15%
    Hispanic Population
    501 people

    In 2024, there were 32.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.22k people) in York, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 225 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 143 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.15% of the people in York, NE are hispanic (501 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      47,802 ± 5,303 people
    2. Guatemala
      13,722 ± 2,866 people
    3. El Salvador
      6,860 ± 2,030 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,802 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,722 and El Salvador with 6,860.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.6%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    212 people
    2.45%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    199 people

    As of 2024, 2.6% of York, NE residents (212 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, NE was 2.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      122 ± 77
    2. Vietnam
      94 ± 48
    3. Korea
      43 ± 46

    York, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.9% of the population of York, NE has health coverage, with 52% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1,343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,343 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1217 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.13%
    Uninsured
    52%
    Employer Coverage
    14.7%
    Medicaid
    13.7%
    Medicare
    14.3%
    Non-Group
    1.18%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in York, NE grew by 4.26% from 3.96% to 4.13%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in York, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of York, NE employs 4.08k people. In 2024, the largest industries in York, NE were Manufacturing (634 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (523 people), and Educational Services (482 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($78,625), Transportation & Warehousing ($73,333), and Finance & Insurance ($67,411).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.08k
    2024 Value
    ± 421
    −1.14%
    1 Year decline
    ± 14.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in York, NE declined at a rate of −1.14%, from 4.13k employees to 4.08k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in York, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (390 people), Management Occupations (350 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (349 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York, NE.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.08k
    2024 Value
    ± 421
    −1.14%
    1 Year decline
    ± 14.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in York, NE declined at a rate of −1.14%, from 4.13k employees to 4.08k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in York, NE, are Manufacturing (634 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (523 people), and Educational Services (482 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York, NE, though some of these residents may live in York, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,504
    Median earning men ± $5,561
    $35,355
    Median earning women ± $5,000

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,563), Wholesale Trade ($79,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,909).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,026), Manufacturing ($55,921), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,755).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.25%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% 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 8.87%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.849%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Nebraska

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    Deb Fischer
    Senator from Nebraska1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Pete Ricketts
    Senator from Nebraska2
    Assumed office on January 12, 2023
    Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in York, NE awarded 195 degrees. The student population of York, NE in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 268 male students and 264 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in York, NE are White (143 and 79.4%), Hispanic or Latino (18 and 10%), Black or African American (11 and 6.11%), and Unknown (4 and 2.22%).

    The largest universities in York, NE by number of degrees awarded are York University (195 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in York, NE are General Education (86 and 44.1%), General Business Administration & Management (32 and 16.4%), and Organizational Leadership (17 and 8.72%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $22,500.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in York, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 51.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 532 (50.4% men and 49.6% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 532 students enrolled in York, NE, 50.4% men and 49.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 306 records, of which 53.3% were women and 46.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Education
      86 degrees awarded
    2. Organizational Leadership
      17 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in York, NE was General Education with 86 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    York University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    195 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was York University with 195 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 72 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York, NE, which is 0.585 times less than the 123 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 143 degrees mean that there were 7.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 18 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 ($22,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in York, NE was $180,900 in 2024, which is 0.544 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $170,900 to $180,900, a 5.85% increase. The homeownership rate in York, NE is 68.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in York, NE have an average commute time of 9.65 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $180,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$16,085
    $2,318
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$267

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    68.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 68.8% of the housing units in York, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

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

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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.
    $63,265
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,181
    3.37k
    Number of Households
    ± 366

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.37k households in York, NE grew to $63,265 from the previous year's value of $62,632.

    The following chart displays the households in York, NE 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, NE is from Nebraska.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Nebraska
    0.447
    2023 Wage GINI in Nebraska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.182% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.8%)
    2. Carpooled (8.62%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.51%)

    In 2024, 79.8% of workers in York, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.62%) and those who worked at home (6.51%).

    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

    9.65 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in York, NE have a shorter commute time (9.65 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in York, NE 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, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in York, NE have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York, NE (880 out of 7.68k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York, NE is White, followed by Hispanic 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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