York, PA

Census Place

2024 Population

44,938

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

34.3

0.292% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

21.1%

6.75% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$48,420

2.77% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$119,700

16.1% 1-year growth

Population & Diversity

York, PA is home to a population of 44.9k people, from which 94.3% are citizens.

As of 2024, 11.1% of York, PA residents were born outside of the country (5k people).

In 2024, there were 1.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.1k people) in York, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.02k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.3%

2024 Citizenship

93.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.3% of York, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in York, PA was 93.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.1k ± 1.08k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.9k ± 1.05k
Other (Hispanic)
6.02k ± 1.13k

36.6%

Hispanic Population

16.4k people

36.6% of the people in York, PA are hispanic (16.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
103,235 ± 7,857 people
India
102,082 ± 7,813 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

11.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5k people

12.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.46k people

As of 2024, 11.1% of York, PA residents (5k 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, PA was 12.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
463 ± 172
Vietnam
369 ± 139
Gulf War (1990s)
331 ± 110

York, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in York, PA.

Economy

The economy of York, PA employs 20.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in York, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,452 people), Manufacturing (3,136 people), and Retail Trade (2,200 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($83,750), Finance & Insurance ($60,760), and Public Administration ($57,670).

Employment

Occupations

20.7k

2024 Value

± 1,314

−0.648%

1 Year decline

± 8.69%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in York, PA declined at a rate of −0.648%, from 20.8k employees to 20.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York, PA, are Material Moving Occupations (2,322 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,119 people), and Production Occupations (1,838 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York, 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

20.7k

2024 Value

± 1,314

−0.648%

1 Year decline

± 8.69%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in York, PA declined at a rate of −0.648%, from 20.8k employees to 20.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,452 people), Manufacturing (3,136 people), and Retail Trade (2,200 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York, PA, though some of these residents may live in York, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,530

Median earning men ± $2,461

$34,580

Median earning women ± $2,074

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($79,754), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,878), and Construction ($46,173).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($56,445), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,000), and Manufacturing ($44,405).

Education

The student population of York, PA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 17 male students and 3 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York, PA are Black or African American (36 and 75%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 16.7%), and White (4 and 8.33%).

The largest universities in York, PA by number of degrees awarded are World A Cuts Barber Institute (48 and 100%).

The most popular majors in York, PA are Barbering (46 and 95.8%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (2 and 4.17%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 20 students enrolled in York, PA, 85% men and 15% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 16 records, of which 12.5% were women and 87.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Barbering
46 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in York, PA was Barbering with 46 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

World A Cuts Barber Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

48 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was World A Cuts Barber Institute with 48 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 41 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York, PA, which is 5.86 times more than the 7 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 36 degrees mean that there were 4.5 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 8 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in York, PA was $119,700 in 2024, which is 0.36 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $103,100 to $119,700, a 16.1% increase. The homeownership rate in York, PA is 43.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in York, PA have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$119,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,534

$7,826

Median Property Taxes

±$750

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

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

Rent vs Own

43.7%

Homeownership

2024

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 43.7% of the housing units in York, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in York, 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.

$48,420

Median Household Income

± $4,892

17.9k

Number of Households

± 1,248

In 2024, the median household income of the 17.9k households in York, PA grew to $48,420 from the previous year's value of $47,115.

The following chart displays the households in York, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for York, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (65.2%)
Carpooled (12.1%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)

In 2024, 65.2% of workers in York, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.1%) and those who worked at home (10.7%).

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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York, PA have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.39% of the workforce in York, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in York, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in York, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in York, PA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York, PA (9.29k out of 43.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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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