York, PA

Census Place

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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
2024 Employed Population
20,703
0.648% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in York, 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.

94.3% of the residents in York, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in York, PA are World A Cuts Barber Institute (0 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in York, PA was $119,700, and the homeownership rate was 43.7%.

Most people in York, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in York, PA was 1 car per household.

United StatesPennsylvaniaYork County, PAYork-Hanover, PAYork County (Central)--York City & Shiloh PUMA, PA

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.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    15.1k ± 1.08k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    10.9k ± 1.05k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    6.02k ± 1.13k
36.6%
Hispanic Population
16.4k 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.

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.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,504 ± 7,715 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    93,569 ± 7,483 people
  3. China
    70,789 ± 6,514 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,504 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 93,569 and China with 70,789.

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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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    463 ± 172
  2. Vietnam
    369 ± 139
  3. 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.

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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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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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.

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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).

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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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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, 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%).

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

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.
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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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Education

Most students graduating from Universities in York, PA are .

The largest universities in York, PA by number of degrees awarded are World A Cuts Barber Institute (0 and NaNN%).

The most popular majors in York, PA are Barbering (0 and NaNN%) and Teacher Education & Professional Development (0 and NaNN%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 30 students enrolled in York, PA, 73.3% men and 26.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 16 records, of which 18.8% were women and 81.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in York, PA was Barbering with 0 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
World A Cuts Barber Institute
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
0 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was World A Cuts Barber Institute with 0 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York, PA, which is NaNM times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 0 degrees mean that there were NaNM times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, with 0 degrees awarded.

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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.

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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%.

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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.
$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 < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for York, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.463
2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2023, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 (65.2%)
  2. Carpooled (12.1%)
  3. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Health

89.4% of the population of York, PA has health coverage, with 29.9% on employee plans, 36.8% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.05% 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, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 25.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

10.6%
Uninsured
29.9%
Employer Coverage
36.8%
Medicaid
10.4%
Medicare
11.3%
Non-Group
1.05%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in York, PA grew by 1.59% from 10.4% to 10.6%.

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

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