York County, PA
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York County Overview
457,051
TOTAL POPULATION
227,361
MALE POPULATION
229,690
FEMALE POPULATION
98.99
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.02
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,926
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,408
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$79,183
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,003
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
241,994
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
York County Area Codes
Race in York County
The most populous races in York County are White / Caucasian (386,877 | 84.7%), Hispanic or Latino (38,943 | 8.5%), and Black / African American (27,481 | 6.0%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 6,713 | 1.5% |
Black / African American | 27,481 | 6.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 177 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 38,943 | 8.5% |
Native / Alaskan | 715 | 0.2% |
White / Caucasian | 386,877 | 84.7% |
Two or more Races | 23,746 | 5.2% |
Some other Race | 11,342 | 2.5% |
Total | 457,051 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in York County
The most populous ancestries reported in York County are German (146,020 | 32.0%), Irish (53,752 | 11.8%), English (40,338 | 8.8%), American (30,850 | 6.8%), and Italian (29,929 | 6.6%), together accounting for 65.8% of all York County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 1,831 | 0.4% |
Alaska Native | 11 | 0.0% |
Albanian | 10 | 0.0% |
American | 30,850 | 6.8% |
Apache | 50 | 0.0% |
Arab | 1,565 | 0.3% |
Argentinean | 166 | 0.0% |
Armenian | 297 | 0.1% |
Australian | 96 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 651 | 0.1% |
Bahamian | 13 | 0.0% |
Barbadian | 57 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 84 | 0.0% |
Belizean | 105 | 0.0% |
Bhutanese | 494 | 0.1% |
Blackfeet | 160 | 0.0% |
Bolivian | 9 | 0.0% |
Brazilian | 297 | 0.1% |
British | 2,545 | 0.6% |
British West Indian | 21 | 0.0% |
Bulgarian | 173 | 0.0% |
Burmese | 1,080 | 0.2% |
Cambodian | 29 | 0.0% |
Canadian | 338 | 0.1% |
Celtic | 20 | 0.0% |
Central American | 1,551 | 0.3% |
Central American Indian | 256 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 1,233 | 0.3% |
Chilean | 145 | 0.0% |
Chippewa | 19 | 0.0% |
Choctaw | 16 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 622 | 0.1% |
Comanche | 35 | 0.0% |
Costa Rican | 116 | 0.0% |
Cree | 3 | 0.0% |
Creek | 13 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 706 | 0.2% |
Cuban | 763 | 0.2% |
Cypriot | 13 | 0.0% |
Czech | 810 | 0.2% |
Czechoslovakian | 200 | 0.0% |
Danish | 583 | 0.1% |
Delaware | 58 | 0.0% |
Dominican | 6,704 | 1.5% |
Dutch | 3,941 | 0.9% |
Eastern European | 1,474 | 0.3% |
Ecuadorian | 311 | 0.1% |
Egyptian | 443 | 0.1% |
English | 40,338 | 8.8% |
Estonian | 31 | 0.0% |
Ethiopian | 140 | 0.0% |
European | 5,304 | 1.2% |
Fijian | 60 | 0.0% |
Filipino | 19 | 0.0% |
Finnish | 233 | 0.1% |
French | 6,865 | 1.5% |
French American Indian | 1 | 0.0% |
French Canadian | 969 | 0.2% |
German | 146,020 | 32.0% |
German Russian | 18 | 0.0% |
Ghanaian | 302 | 0.1% |
Greek | 1,499 | 0.3% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 32 | 0.0% |
Guatemalan | 556 | 0.1% |
Guyanese | 9 | 0.0% |
Haitian | 257 | 0.1% |
Honduran | 135 | 0.0% |
Hungarian | 1,746 | 0.4% |
Icelander | 15 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 1,732 | 0.4% |
Iranian | 82 | 0.0% |
Irish | 53,752 | 11.8% |
Iroquois | 119 | 0.0% |
Israeli | 39 | 0.0% |
Italian | 29,929 | 6.6% |
Jamaican | 493 | 0.1% |
Japanese | 353 | 0.1% |
Kenyan | 177 | 0.0% |
Korean | 1,677 | 0.4% |
Laotian | 76 | 0.0% |
Latvian | 9 | 0.0% |
Lebanese | 457 | 0.1% |
Lithuanian | 1,105 | 0.2% |
Lumbee | 27 | 0.0% |
Luxembourger | 12 | 0.0% |
Macedonian | 52 | 0.0% |
Malaysian | 275 | 0.1% |
Maltese | 8 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 6,152 | 1.3% |
Mexican American Indian | 45 | 0.0% |
Mongolian | 52 | 0.0% |
Moroccan | 58 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 319 | 0.1% |
Navajo | 169 | 0.0% |
New Zealander | 14 | 0.0% |
Nicaraguan | 40 | 0.0% |
Nigerian | 107 | 0.0% |
Northern European | 326 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 1,734 | 0.4% |
Pakistani | 183 | 0.0% |
Palestinian | 28 | 0.0% |
Panamanian | 262 | 0.1% |
Paraguayan | 22 | 0.0% |
Pennsylvania German | 3,346 | 0.7% |
Peruvian | 996 | 0.2% |
Pima | 24 | 0.0% |
Polish | 13,222 | 2.9% |
Portuguese | 387 | 0.1% |
Puerto Rican | 19,513 | 4.3% |
Romanian | 398 | 0.1% |
Russian | 2,746 | 0.6% |
Salvadoran | 442 | 0.1% |
Samoan | 143 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 855 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 5,083 | 1.1% |
Scottish | 7,416 | 1.6% |
Seminole | 26 | 0.0% |
Serbian | 350 | 0.1% |
Sierra Leonean | 28 | 0.0% |
Sioux | 12 | 0.0% |
Slavic | 209 | 0.1% |
Slovak | 1,923 | 0.4% |
Slovene | 296 | 0.1% |
Somali | 8 | 0.0% |
South African | 108 | 0.0% |
South American | 2,438 | 0.5% |
South American Indian | 52 | 0.0% |
Spaniard | 703 | 0.2% |
Spanish | 269 | 0.1% |
Spanish American | 19 | 0.0% |
Spanish American Indian | 67 | 0.0% |
Sri Lankan | 1,042 | 0.2% |
Subsaharan African | 3,027 | 0.7% |
Swedish | 1,872 | 0.4% |
Swiss | 2,883 | 0.6% |
Syrian | 101 | 0.0% |
Taiwanese | 1 | 0.0% |
Thai | 1,482 | 0.3% |
Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 50 | 0.0% |
Turkish | 52 | 0.0% |
U.S. Virgin Islander | 102 | 0.0% |
Ukrainian | 1,207 | 0.3% |
Uruguayan | 42 | 0.0% |
Venezuelan | 125 | 0.0% |
Vietnamese | 95 | 0.0% |
Welsh | 3,975 | 0.9% |
West Indian | 64 | 0.0% |
Yugoslavian | 312 | 0.1% |
Zimbabwean | 8 | 0.0% | View All 149 Rows |
Immigrants in York County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in York County came from Latin America (8,984 | 2.0%), Asia (4,975 | 1.1%), Caribbean (4,762 | 1.0%), Dominican Republic (3,676 | 0.8%), and Europe (3,502 | 0.8%), together accounting for 5.7% of all York County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 2,120 | 0.5% |
Albania | 8 | 0.0% |
Argentina | 123 | 0.0% |
Asia | 4,975 | 1.1% |
Australia | 1 | 0.0% |
Austria | 47 | 0.0% |
Bahamas | 13 | 0.0% |
Bangladesh | 135 | 0.0% |
Barbados | 6 | 0.0% |
Belarus | 64 | 0.0% |
Belgium | 25 | 0.0% |
Belize | 18 | 0.0% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 93 | 0.0% |
Brazil | 389 | 0.1% |
Bulgaria | 115 | 0.0% |
Cambodia | 112 | 0.0% |
Cameroon | 128 | 0.0% |
Canada | 261 | 0.1% |
Caribbean | 4,762 | 1.0% |
Central America | 2,689 | 0.6% |
Chile | 16 | 0.0% |
China | 816 | 0.2% |
Colombia | 309 | 0.1% |
Costa Rica | 17 | 0.0% |
Cuba | 136 | 0.0% |
Czechoslovakia | 31 | 0.0% |
Dominica | 72 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 3,676 | 0.8% |
Eastern Africa | 451 | 0.1% |
Eastern Asia | 1,216 | 0.3% |
Eastern Europe | 1,498 | 0.3% |
Ecuador | 122 | 0.0% |
Egypt | 314 | 0.1% |
El Salvador | 370 | 0.1% |
England | 266 | 0.1% |
Ethiopia | 144 | 0.0% |
Europe | 3,502 | 0.8% |
France | 151 | 0.0% |
Germany | 360 | 0.1% |
Ghana | 329 | 0.1% |
Greece | 150 | 0.0% |
Grenada | 22 | 0.0% |
Guatemala | 393 | 0.1% |
Guyana | 39 | 0.0% |
Haiti | 134 | 0.0% |
Honduras | 55 | 0.0% |
Hungary | 81 | 0.0% |
India | 935 | 0.2% |
Indonesia | 29 | 0.0% |
Iran | 48 | 0.0% |
Ireland | 232 | 0.1% |
Israel | 21 | 0.0% |
Italy | 485 | 0.1% |
Jamaica | 383 | 0.1% |
Japan | 75 | 0.0% |
Kenya | 190 | 0.0% |
Korea | 325 | 0.1% |
Laos | 297 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 8,984 | 2.0% |
Lebanon | 46 | 0.0% |
Liberia | 19 | 0.0% |
Malaysia | 88 | 0.0% |
Mexico | 1,759 | 0.4% |
Micronesia | 6 | 0.0% |
Middle Africa | 163 | 0.0% |
Morocco | 65 | 0.0% |
Nepal | 188 | 0.0% |
Netherlands | 49 | 0.0% |
Nicaragua | 40 | 0.0% |
Nigeria | 137 | 0.0% |
Northern Africa | 559 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 717 | 0.2% |
Oceania | 21 | 0.0% |
Pakistan | 283 | 0.1% |
Panama | 37 | 0.0% |
Peru | 399 | 0.1% |
Philippines | 559 | 0.1% |
Poland | 309 | 0.1% |
Romania | 124 | 0.0% |
Russia | 395 | 0.1% |
Saudi Arabia | 150 | 0.0% |
Scotland | 104 | 0.0% |
Sierra Leone | 30 | 0.0% |
Somalia | 8 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 189 | 0.0% |
South America | 1,533 | 0.3% |
South Central Asia | 1,663 | 0.4% |
South Eastern Asia | 1,804 | 0.4% |
Southern Europe | 655 | 0.1% |
Spain | 16 | 0.0% |
Sri Lanka | 49 | 0.0% |
Sudan | 47 | 0.0% |
Sweden | 17 | 0.0% |
Syria | 6 | 0.0% |
Thailand | 103 | 0.0% |
Trinidad and Tobago | 154 | 0.0% |
Turkey | 9 | 0.0% |
Ukraine | 251 | 0.1% |
Uruguay | 18 | 0.0% |
Venezuela | 96 | 0.0% |
Vietnam | 616 | 0.1% |
West Indies | 124 | 0.0% |
Western Africa | 656 | 0.1% |
Western Asia | 292 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 632 | 0.1% |
Zaire | 35 | 0.0% |
Zimbabwe | 15 | 0.0% | View All 107 Rows |
Sex and Age in York County
Sex and Age in York County
The most populous age groups in York County are 55 to 59 Years (16,104 | 7.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (16,610 | 7.2%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 12,723 (5.6%) | 12,133 (5.3%) |
5 to 9 Years | 13,726 (6.0%) | 12,789 (5.6%) |
10 to 14 Years | 15,552 (6.8%) | 14,809 (6.5%) |
15 to 19 Years | 15,177 (6.7%) | 14,019 (6.1%) |
20 to 24 Years | 13,720 (6.0%) | 12,671 (5.5%) |
25 to 29 Years | 13,862 (6.1%) | 13,512 (5.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 14,524 (6.4%) | 14,124 (6.1%) |
35 to 39 Years | 14,385 (6.3%) | 14,982 (6.5%) |
40 to 44 Years | 13,764 (6.0%) | 13,106 (5.7%) |
45 to 49 Years | 14,345 (6.3%) | 14,231 (6.2%) |
50 to 54 Years | 15,892 (7.0%) | 15,424 (6.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 16,104 (7.1%) | 15,820 (6.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 16,001 (7.0%) | 16,610 (7.2%) |
65 to 69 Years | 12,951 (5.7%) | 13,805 (6.0%) |
70 to 74 Years | 10,391 (4.6%) | 11,391 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 6,217 (2.7%) | 7,824 (3.4%) |
80 to 84 Years | 4,383 (1.9%) | 5,720 (2.5%) |
85 Years and over | 3,644 (1.6%) | 6,720 (2.9%) |
Total | 227,361 (100.0%) | 229,690 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in York County
Median Family Size in York County
The median family size in York County is 3.01 persons per family, with single female/mother families (19,914 | 16.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (8,754 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 93,723 (76.6%) | 3.03 |
Single Male/Father | 8,754 (7.1%) | 2.66 |
Single Female/Mother | 19,914 (16.3%) | 3.07 |
Total Families | 122,391 (100.0%) | 3.01 |
Median Household Size in York County
The median household size in York County is 2.51 persons per household, with single female/mother households (19,914 | 11.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.36 persons per household. non-family households (56,152 | 31.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 93,723 (52.5%) | 3.05 |
Single Male/Father | 8,754 (4.9%) | 3.10 |
Single Female/Mother | 19,914 (11.2%) | 3.36 |
Non-family | 56,152 (31.5%) | 1.23 |
Total Households | 178,543 (100.0%) | 2.51 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in York County
Out of a total of 178,543 households in York County, 122,391 (68.5%) are family households, while 56,152 (31.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 55,069, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45,409.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 45,409 (25.4%) |
2-Person Households | 55,069 (30.8%) | 9,518 (5.3%) |
3-Person Households | 28,639 (16.0%) | 784 (0.4%) |
4-Person Households | 22,502 (12.6%) | 237 (0.1%) |
5-Person Households | 10,371 (5.8%) | 149 (0.1%) |
6-Person Households | 3,897 (2.2%) | 27 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 1,913 (1.1%) | 28 (0.0%) |
Total | 122,391 (68.5%) | 56,152 (31.5%) |
Female Fertility in York County
Fertility by Age in York County
Average fertility rate in York County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 97.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.4% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 237 (4.6%) | 17.0 |
20 to 34 years | 3,922 (75.4%) | 97.0 |
35 to 50 years | 1,043 (20.1%) | 23.0 |
Total | 5,202 (100.0%) | 52.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in York County
71.4% of women with births (5,202) in York County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 24.9% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 237 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 2,945 (75.1%) | 977 (24.9%) |
35 to 50 years | 770 (73.8%) | 273 (26.2%) |
Total | 3,714 (71.4%) | 1,488 (28.6%) |
Fertility by Education in York County
Average fertility rate in York County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 67.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.8% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 527 (10.1%) | 35.0 |
High School Diploma | 1,354 (26.0%) | 52.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 1,602 (30.8%) | 53.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 1,237 (23.8%) | 67.0 |
Graduate Degree | 482 (9.3%) | 46.0 |
Total | 5,202 (100.0%) | 52.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in York County
28.6% of women with births in York County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 94.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 45.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 344 (65.3%) | 183 (34.7%) |
High School Diploma | 743 (54.9%) | 611 (45.1%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 1,006 (62.8%) | 596 (37.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 1,170 (94.6%) | 67 (5.4%) |
Graduate Degree | 452 (93.8%) | 30 (6.2%) |
Total | 3,714 (71.4%) | 1,488 (28.6%) |
Income in York County
Income Overview in York County
Per Capita Income in York County is $38,926, while median incomes of families and households are $95,408 and $79,183 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 457,051 | $38,926 |
Median Family Income | 122,391 | $95,408 |
Mean Family Income | 122,391 | $112,949 |
Median Household Income | 178,543 | $79,183 |
Mean Household Income | 178,543 | $97,814 |
Income Deficit | 122,391 | $11,003 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 457,051 | 33.48% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 457,051 | 66.52¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 457,051 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in York County
Average Earnings in York County are $44,067, $53,063 for men and $35,298 for women, a difference of 33.5%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 132,685 (52.5%) | $53,063 |
Female | 119,877 (47.5%) | $35,298 |
Total | 252,562 (100.0%) | $44,067 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in York County
The most common earnings brackets in York County are $100,000+ for men (22,763 | 17.2%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (10,403 | 8.7%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 5,197 (3.9%) | 6,995 (5.8%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 3,456 (2.6%) | 4,974 (4.2%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 3,906 (2.9%) | 5,464 (4.6%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 3,199 (2.4%) | 4,166 (3.5%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 3,319 (2.5%) | 4,414 (3.7%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 2,218 (1.7%) | 3,968 (3.3%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 2,020 (1.5%) | 3,407 (2.8%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 2,193 (1.7%) | 3,015 (2.5%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 2,240 (1.7%) | 2,859 (2.4%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 2,603 (2.0%) | 4,425 (3.7%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 5,390 (4.1%) | 7,349 (6.1%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 6,290 (4.7%) | 8,380 (7.0%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 5,877 (4.4%) | 7,585 (6.3%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 6,706 (5.1%) | 6,850 (5.7%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 7,726 (5.8%) | 6,218 (5.2%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 6,098 (4.6%) | 5,632 (4.7%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 12,343 (9.3%) | 9,248 (7.7%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 10,145 (7.6%) | 6,349 (5.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 18,996 (14.3%) | 10,403 (8.7%) |
$100,000+ | 22,763 (17.2%) | 8,176 (6.8%) |
Total | 132,685 (100.0%) | 119,877 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in York County
Average earnings in York County are $59,221 for men and $40,503 for women, a difference of 31.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $97,168, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,410. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,054, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,021.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $40,410 | $23,021 |
High School Diploma | $49,460 | $31,821 |
College or Associate's Degree | $62,272 | $39,173 |
Bachelor's Degree | $78,979 | $54,350 |
Graduate Degree | $97,168 | $71,054 |
Total | $59,221 | $40,503 |
Family Income in York County
Family Income Brackets in York County
According to the York County family income data, there are 29,741 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,836 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 2,570 | 2.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1,836 | 1.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 3,794 | 3.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 5,752 | 4.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 10,526 | 8.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 20,317 | 16.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 19,583 | 16.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 29,741 | 24.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 15,054 | 12.3% |
$200,000+ | 13,218 | 10.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in York County
6-person families (3,438 | 2.8%) account for the highest median family income in York County with $128,281 per family, while 2-person families (59,181 | 48.3%) have the highest median income of $40,885 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 59,181 (48.3%) | $81,770 |
3-Person Families | 27,975 (22.9%) | $102,182 |
4-Person Families | 21,206 (17.3%) | $117,210 |
5-Person Families | 8,909 (7.3%) | $111,270 |
6-Person Families | 3,438 (2.8%) | $128,281 |
7+ Person Families | 1,682 (1.4%) | $116,071 |
Total | 122,391 (100.0%) | $95,408 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in York County
The median family income in York County is $95,408, with families comprising 3+ earners (16,427) having the highest median family income of $144,807, while families with no earners (17,242) have the lowest median family income of $51,504, accounting for 13.4% and 14.1% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 17,242 (14.1%) | $51,504 |
1 Earner | 35,442 (29.0%) | $66,663 |
2 Earners | 53,280 (43.5%) | $115,761 |
3+ Earners | 16,427 (13.4%) | $144,807 |
Total | 122,391 (100.0%) | $95,408 |
Household Income in York County
Household Income Brackets in York County
With 35,709 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in York County, accounting for 20.0% of all households. In contrast, only 4,999 households (2.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 6,428 | 3.6% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4,999 | 2.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 10,713 | 6.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 13,034 | 7.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 19,104 | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 30,531 | 17.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 26,067 | 14.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 35,709 | 20.0% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 16,962 | 9.5% |
$200,000+ | 14,819 | 8.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in York County
The median household income in York County is $79,183, with the highest median household income of $98,308 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 69,677 households (39.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,606, with 4,901 households (2.7%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 4,901 (2.7%) | $48,606 |
25 to 44 Years | 53,012 (29.7%) | $87,190 |
45 to 64 Years | 69,677 (39.0%) | $98,308 |
65+ Years | 50,953 (28.5%) | $52,667 |
Total | 178,543 (100.0%) | $79,183 |
Poverty in York County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in York County
With 7.6% poverty level for males and 9.6% for females among the residents of York County, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,583 males (12.6%) and 2,190 females (14.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 1,583 (12.6%) | 1,560 (13.0%) |
5 Years | 258 (8.4%) | 210 (9.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 1,941 (12.3%) | 2,190 (14.2%) |
12 to 14 Years | 871 (9.0%) | 971 (10.5%) |
15 Years | 358 (11.8%) | 223 (7.9%) |
16 and 17 Years | 602 (9.6%) | 388 (6.5%) |
18 to 24 Years | 1,661 (9.4%) | 2,140 (13.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 1,897 (6.8%) | 2,976 (10.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,821 (6.6%) | 2,476 (8.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,677 (5.6%) | 1,672 (5.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,034 (6.4%) | 2,769 (8.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,500 (6.5%) | 1,950 (7.9%) |
75 Years and over | 718 (5.2%) | 2,094 (11.0%) |
Total | 16,921 (7.6%) | 21,619 (9.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in York County
According to the poverty statistics in York County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.8% of males and 94.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 10,998 (87.4%) | 10,416 (87.0%) |
5 Years | 2,815 (91.6%) | 2,114 (91.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 13,817 (87.7%) | 13,256 (85.8%) |
12 to 14 Years | 8,841 (91.0%) | 8,269 (89.5%) |
15 Years | 2,680 (88.2%) | 2,598 (92.1%) |
16 and 17 Years | 5,680 (90.4%) | 5,580 (93.5%) |
18 to 24 Years | 16,081 (90.6%) | 14,139 (86.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 25,916 (93.2%) | 24,619 (89.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 25,872 (93.4%) | 25,483 (91.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 28,311 (94.4%) | 27,950 (94.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 29,906 (93.6%) | 29,591 (91.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 21,761 (93.5%) | 22,894 (92.1%) |
75 Years and over | 13,095 (94.8%) | 16,892 (89.0%) |
Total | 205,773 (92.4%) | 203,801 (90.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in York County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in York County show that 2.7% or 2,493 of the total 93,723 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 15.5%, comprising of 102 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.1%, which includes 594 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 56,158 (97.4%) | 1,473 (2.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 27,818 (97.9%) | 594 (2.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 6,700 (95.4%) | 324 (4.6%) |
5 or more Children | 554 (84.5%) | 102 (15.5%) |
Total | 91,230 (97.3%) | 2,493 (2.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in York County
According to the poverty data in York County, 8.9% or 776 single-father households and 20.2% or 4,023 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 94 households (12.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 953 households (45.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 178 (4.9%) | 474 (6.8%) |
1 or 2 Children | 504 (11.5%) | 2,577 (24.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 94 (12.9%) | 953 (45.3%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (10.4%) |
Total | 776 (8.9%) | 4,023 (20.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in York County
The poverty data for York County shows that 2,493 of the married-couple family households (2.7%) and 4,799 of the single-parent households (16.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 102 households (15.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,047 household (36.9%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 1,473 (2.6%) | 652 (6.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 594 (2.1%) | 3,081 (20.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 324 (4.6%) | 1,047 (36.9%) |
5 or more Children | 102 (15.5%) | 19 (9.9%) |
Total | 2,493 (2.7%) | 4,799 (16.7%) |
Employment Characteristics in York County
Employment by Class of Employer in York County
Among the 225,878 employed individuals in York County, private company employees (157,561 | 69.8%), not-for-profit organizations (24,982 | 11.1%), and local government employees (13,573 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 157,561 | 69.8% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 6,529 | 2.9% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 10,959 | 4.9% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 24,982 | 11.1% |
Local Government Employees | 13,573 | 6.0% |
State Government Employees | 5,953 | 2.6% |
Federal Government Employees | 6,018 | 2.7% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 303 | 0.1% |
Total | 225,878 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in York County
According to the labor force statistics for York County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (369,456), 65.5% or 241,994 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 11,132 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 86.7% or 51,926 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.5% or 1,725 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 11,900 (51.0%) | 1,726 (14.5%) |
20 to 24 Years | 21,245 (80.5%) | 1,870 (8.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 23,241 (84.9%) | 1,371 (5.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 24,666 (86.1%) | 765 (3.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 48,589 (86.4%) | 2,235 (4.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 51,926 (86.7%) | 1,194 (2.3%) |
55 to 59 Years | 25,092 (78.6%) | 803 (3.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 20,219 (62.0%) | 526 (2.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 12,911 (26.6%) | 516 (4.0%) |
75 Years and over | 2,209 (6.4%) | 128 (5.8%) |
Total | 241,994 (65.5%) | 11,132 (4.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in York County
According to labor force statistics for York County, 81.9% of individuals (193,846) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (236,686) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 6,978 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.8% or 59,642 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.9% or 844 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 10,683 (62.3%) | 1,355 (7.9%) |
High School Diploma | 67,222 (77.9%) | 3,452 (4.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 56,269 (84.2%) | 2,606 (3.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 59,642 (89.8%) | 1,328 (2.0%) |
Total | 193,846 (81.9%) | 8,521 (3.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in York County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in York County are Management (23,289 | 10.1%), Community & Social Service (20,836 | 9.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (15,400 | 6.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (12,891 | 5.6%), and Business & Financial (11,887 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in York County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (77.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.3%), Health Technologists (81.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (79.3%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 13,732 (59.0%) | 9,557 (41.0%) |
Business & Financial | 6,072 (51.1%) | 5,815 (48.9%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 9,959 (77.3%) | 2,932 (22.7%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 4,630 (73.3%) | 1,686 (26.7%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 4,491 (89.4%) | 533 (10.6%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 838 (54.0%) | 713 (46.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 6,199 (29.7%) | 14,637 (70.3%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 1,375 (32.4%) | 2,866 (67.6%) |
Legal Services & Support | 585 (34.5%) | 1,110 (65.5%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 2,394 (20.6%) | 9,202 (79.3%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 1,845 (55.8%) | 1,459 (44.2%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 2,875 (18.7%) | 12,525 (81.3%) |
Health Technologists | 1,805 (18.7%) | 7,828 (81.3%) |
Total (Category) | 38,837 (46.1%) | 45,466 (53.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 121,884 (52.8%) | 108,764 (47.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in York County are Food Preparation & Serving (11,240 | 4.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,704 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (6,652 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (5,578 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (5,139 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in York County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.2%), Security & Protection (82.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.3%), Personal Care & Service (77.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.2%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 911 (13.7%) | 5,741 (86.3%) |
Security & Protection | 4,244 (82.6%) | 895 (17.4%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 1,705 (76.6%) | 522 (23.4%) |
Law Enforcement | 2,539 (87.2%) | 373 (12.8%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 4,366 (38.8%) | 6,874 (61.2%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 4,559 (68.0%) | 2,145 (32.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 1,277 (22.9%) | 4,301 (77.1%) |
Total (Category) | 15,357 (43.5%) | 19,956 (56.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 121,884 (52.8%) | 108,764 (47.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in York County are Office & Administration (27,436 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (20,073 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 10,042 (50.0%) | 10,031 (50.0%) |
Office & Administration | 6,334 (23.1%) | 21,102 (76.9%) |
Total (Category) | 16,376 (34.5%) | 31,133 (65.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 121,884 (52.8%) | 108,764 (47.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in York County are Construction & Extraction (11,188 | 4.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (9,562 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (506 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 375 (74.1%) | 131 (25.9%) |
Construction & Extraction | 10,673 (95.4%) | 515 (4.6%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 9,061 (94.8%) | 501 (5.2%) |
Total (Category) | 20,109 (94.6%) | 1,147 (5.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 121,884 (52.8%) | 108,764 (47.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in York County are Production (18,494 | 8.0%), Material Moving (14,138 | 6.1%), and Transportation (9,635 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 13,308 (72.0%) | 5,186 (28.0%) |
Transportation | 7,954 (82.6%) | 1,681 (17.4%) |
Material Moving | 9,943 (70.3%) | 4,195 (29.7%) |
Total (Category) | 31,205 (73.8%) | 11,062 (26.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 121,884 (52.8%) | 108,764 (47.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in York County
Employment Industries in York County
The major employment industries in York County include Manufacturing (35,368 | 15.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,699 | 15.0%), Retail Trade (25,749 | 11.2%), Construction (16,765 | 7.3%), and Educational Services (16,736 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in York County
The York County industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.7%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (79.9%), and Utilities (76.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.2%), Educational Services (72.1%), and Enterprise Management (66.3%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 1,237 (65.9%) | 641 (34.1%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 230 (79.9%) | 58 (20.1%) |
Construction | 15,036 (89.7%) | 1,729 (10.3%) |
Manufacturing | 24,520 (69.3%) | 10,848 (30.7%) |
Wholesale Trade | 5,363 (70.7%) | 2,220 (29.3%) |
Retail Trade | 13,121 (51.0%) | 12,628 (49.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 9,596 (70.4%) | 4,029 (29.6%) |
Utilities | 1,910 (76.9%) | 574 (23.1%) |
Information | 1,660 (66.9%) | 820 (33.1%) |
Finance & Insurance | 3,854 (37.4%) | 6,446 (62.6%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 1,327 (49.5%) | 1,353 (50.5%) |
Professional & Scientific | 7,250 (57.5%) | 5,349 (42.5%) |
Enterprise Management | 97 (33.7%) | 191 (66.3%) |
Administrative & Support | 5,491 (66.5%) | 2,765 (33.5%) |
Educational Services | 4,665 (27.9%) | 12,071 (72.1%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 6,865 (19.8%) | 27,834 (80.2%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 1,588 (51.0%) | 1,525 (49.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 5,546 (40.7%) | 8,066 (59.3%) |
Public Administration | 6,915 (63.7%) | 3,945 (36.3%) |
Total | 121,884 (52.8%) | 108,764 (47.2%) |
Education in York County
School Enrollment in York County
The most common levels of schooling among the 100,610 students in York County are high school (24,036 | 23.9%), middle school (23,881 | 23.7%), and elementary school (20,403 | 20.3%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 5,793 | 5.8% |
Kindergarten | 5,348 | 5.3% |
Elementary School | 20,403 | 20.3% |
Middle School | 23,881 | 23.7% |
High School | 24,036 | 23.9% |
College / Undergraduate | 16,896 | 16.8% |
Graduate / Professional | 4,253 | 4.2% |
Total | 100,610 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in York County
Out of a total of 100,610 students who are enrolled in schools in York County, 21,027 (20.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 79,583 (79.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,392 (55.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 26,597 (89.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 1,889 (44.1%) | 2,392 (55.9%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 20,891 (85.1%) | 3,672 (14.9%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 26,597 (89.6%) | 3,099 (10.4%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 15,762 (89.4%) | 1,877 (10.6%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 4,396 (61.6%) | 2,744 (38.4%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 4,209 (50.8%) | 4,080 (49.2%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 2,700 (64.3%) | 1,501 (35.7%) |
35 Years and over | 3,160 (65.8%) | 1,641 (34.2%) |
Total | 79,583 (79.1%) | 21,027 (20.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in York County
Business (16,498 | 18.2%), education (14,974 | 16.6%), science & technology (11,299 | 12.5%), arts & humanities (6,494 | 7.2%), and social sciences (5,449 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 90,415 individuals in York County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 4,069 | 4.5% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 4,709 | 5.2% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 2,434 | 2.7% |
Psychology | 4,818 | 5.3% |
Social Sciences | 5,449 | 6.0% |
Engineering | 5,169 | 5.7% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 1,133 | 1.3% |
Science & Technology | 11,299 | 12.5% |
Business | 16,498 | 18.2% |
Education | 14,974 | 16.6% |
Literature & Languages | 2,959 | 3.3% |
Liberal Arts & History | 3,757 | 4.2% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 3,521 | 3.9% |
Communications | 3,132 | 3.5% |
Arts & Humanities | 6,494 | 7.2% |
Total | 90,415 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in York County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in York County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in York County are males with 2 vehicles (50,032, accounting for 41.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (42,248, making up 47.6%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 2,353 (2.0%) | 2,400 (2.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 16,195 (13.6%) | 17,833 (17.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 50,032 (41.9%) | 42,248 (40.2%) |
3 Vehicles | 30,590 (25.6%) | 26,256 (25.0%) |
4 Vehicles | 14,058 (11.8%) | 11,687 (11.1%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 6,231 (5.2%) | 4,584 (4.4%) |
Total | 119,459 (100.0%) | 105,008 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in York County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in York County are 20 to 24 minutes (31,693 commuters, 15.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (31,119 commuters, 15.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (29,120 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 5,157 | 2.5% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 17,693 | 8.6% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 29,120 | 14.2% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 31,119 | 15.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 31,693 | 15.4% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 15,916 | 7.8% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 23,973 | 11.7% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 6,477 | 3.2% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 8,312 | 4.1% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 16,909 | 8.2% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 13,674 | 6.7% |
90 or more Minutes | 5,176 | 2.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in York County
The most common commute times in York County are 20 to 24 minutes (16,565 commuters, 14.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (15,735 commuters, 16.7%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 2,805 (2.5%) | 2,352 (2.5%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 8,251 (7.4%) | 9,442 (10.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 14,129 (12.7%) | 14,991 (15.9%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 15,384 (13.9%) | 15,735 (16.7%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 16,565 (14.9%) | 15,128 (16.0%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 8,623 (7.8%) | 7,293 (7.7%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 13,640 (12.3%) | 10,333 (11.0%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 3,831 (3.5%) | 2,646 (2.8%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 4,993 (4.5%) | 3,319 (3.5%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 9,978 (9.0%) | 6,931 (7.3%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 9,061 (8.2%) | 4,613 (4.9%) |
90 or more Minutes | 3,613 (3.3%) | 1,563 (1.7%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in York County
The most frequent times of departure to work in York County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (14,813, 13.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (14,280, 15.1%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 10,498 (9.5%) | 4,046 (4.3%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 7,767 (7.0%) | 2,927 (3.1%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 9,523 (8.6%) | 4,913 (5.2%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 13,621 (12.3%) | 8,142 (8.6%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 11,739 (10.6%) | 10,595 (11.2%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 14,813 (13.4%) | 14,280 (15.1%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 9,302 (8.4%) | 11,079 (11.7%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 6,571 (5.9%) | 9,970 (10.6%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 3,237 (2.9%) | 5,282 (5.6%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 3,690 (3.3%) | 5,021 (5.3%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 1,663 (1.5%) | 2,153 (2.3%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 1,251 (1.1%) | 1,714 (1.8%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 7,886 (7.1%) | 7,033 (7.4%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 9,312 (8.4%) | 7,191 (7.6%) |
Total | 110,873 (100.0%) | 94,346 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in York County
Occupancy by Ownership in York County
Of the total 178,543 dwellings in York County, owner-occupied units account for 134,921 (75.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 43,622 (24.4%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 134,921 | 75.6% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 43,622 | 24.4% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 178,543 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in York County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 45,409 | 25.4% |
2-Person Household | 64,587 | 36.2% |
3-Person Household | 29,423 | 16.5% |
4+ Person Household | 39,124 | 21.9% |
Total Housing Units | 178,543 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in York County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 28,313 (62.4%) | 17,096 (37.7%) |
2-Person Household | 53,379 (82.7%) | 11,208 (17.3%) |
3-Person Household | 22,282 (75.7%) | 7,141 (24.3%) |
4+ Person Household | 30,947 (79.1%) | 8,177 (20.9%) |
Total Housing Units | 134,921 (75.6%) | 43,622 (24.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in York County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 8,482 (61.5%) | 5,312 (38.5%) |
High School Diploma | 45,926 (71.3%) | 18,477 (28.7%) |
College/Associate Degree | 37,299 (75.0%) | 12,435 (25.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 43,214 (85.4%) | 7,398 (14.6%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in York County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 29,009 | 16.3% |
35 to 44 Years | 28,904 | 16.2% |
45 to 54 Years | 32,518 | 18.2% |
55 to 64 Years | 37,159 | 20.8% |
65 to 74 Years | 29,218 | 16.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 15,121 | 8.5% |
85 Years and Over | 6,614 | 3.7% |
Total | 178,543 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in York County
Median Income by Occupancy in York County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 134,921 (75.6%) | $92,275 |
Renter-Occupied | 43,622 (24.4%) | $45,608 |
Average | 178,543 (100.0%) | $79,183 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in York County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 1,804 (1.3%) | 2,118 (4.9%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 1,410 (1.1%) | 1,135 (2.6%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1,807 (1.3%) | 3,188 (7.3%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 2,483 (1.8%) | 2,641 (6.0%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 3,117 (2.3%) | 2,455 (5.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7,670 (5.7%) | 5,409 (12.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12,103 (9.0%) | 6,970 (16.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 21,720 (16.1%) | 8,831 (20.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 21,150 (15.7%) | 4,956 (11.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 31,513 (23.4%) | 4,271 (9.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 30,144 (22.3%) | 1,648 (3.8%) |
Total | 134,921 (100.0%) | 43,622 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in York County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 2,505 (1.9%) | 844 (1.9%) |
$300 to $499 | 10,282 (7.6%) | 2,049 (4.7%) |
$500 to $799 | 23,750 (17.6%) | 5,874 (13.5%) |
$800 to $999 | 13,302 (9.9%) | 8,377 (19.2%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 29,913 (22.2%) | 17,132 (39.3%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 26,148 (19.4%) | 6,203 (14.2%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 14,939 (11.1%) | 906 (2.1%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 7,675 (5.7%) | 102 (0.2%) |
$3,000 or more | 6,407 (4.8%) | 288 (0.7%) |
Total | 134,921 (100.0%) | 43,622 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in York County
Housing Structures in York County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 115,892 | 64.9% |
Single Unit, Attached | 30,330 | 17.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 4,930 | 2.8% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 5,471 | 3.1% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 4,570 | 2.6% |
10 or more Apartments | 9,625 | 5.4% |
Mobile Home / Other | 7,725 | 4.3% |
Total | 178,543 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in York County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 107,100 (92.4%) | 8,792 (7.6%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 20,417 (67.3%) | 9,913 (32.7%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 533 (10.8%) | 4,397 (89.2%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 354 (6.5%) | 5,117 (93.5%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 134 (2.9%) | 4,436 (97.1%) |
10 or more Apartments | 384 (4.0%) | 9,241 (96.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 5,999 (77.7%) | 1,726 (22.3%) |
Total | 134,921 (75.6%) | 43,622 (24.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in York County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 226 (0.2%) | 1,866 (4.3%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 1,493 (1.1%) | 9,160 (21.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 26,917 (20.0%) | 18,364 (42.1%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 54,207 (40.2%) | 9,925 (22.8%) |
8 or more Rooms | 52,078 (38.6%) | 4,307 (9.9%) |
Total | 134,921 (100.0%) | 43,622 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in York County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 71,756 (53.2%) | 20,080 (46.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 11,987 (8.9%) | 1,713 (3.9%) |
Electricity | 23,025 (17.1%) | 17,785 (40.8%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 20,651 (15.3%) | 2,821 (6.5%) |
Coal or Coke | 1,056 (0.8%) | 72 (0.2%) |
All other Fuels | 6,063 (4.5%) | 519 (1.2%) |
No Fuel Used | 383 (0.3%) | 632 (1.5%) |
Total | 134,921 (100.0%) | 43,622 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in York County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 3,335 (2.5%) | 6,743 (15.5%) |
1 Vehicle | 29,215 (21.6%) | 21,147 (48.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 58,469 (43.3%) | 12,081 (27.7%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 43,902 (32.5%) | 3,651 (8.4%) |
Total | 134,921 (100.0%) | 43,622 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in York County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in York County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 48,574 | 86,347 |
Median Property Value | $204,400 | $228,300 |
Median Household Income | $67,625 | $23,165 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $670 | $6,320 |
Real Estate Taxes | $3,601 | $1,334 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in York County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 4,483 (9.2%) | 2,115 (2.5%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 4,474 (9.2%) | 3,588 (4.2%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 28,371 (58.4%) | 56,402 (65.3%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 8,561 (17.6%) | 20,484 (23.7%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 1,749 (3.6%) | 2,909 (3.4%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 376 (0.8%) | 500 (0.6%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 560 (1.1%) | 349 (0.4%) |
Total | 48,574 (100.0%) | 86,347 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in York County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 1,901 (3.9%) | 3,454 (4.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 4,981 (10.2%) | 1,313 (1.5%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4,391 (9.0%) | 2,426 (2.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 6,530 (13.4%) | 3,279 (3.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 9,079 (18.7%) | 5,573 (6.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 6,759 (13.9%) | 12,641 (14.6%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 7,954 (16.4%) | 14,391 (16.7%) |
$150,000 or more | 6,979 (14.4%) | 23,559 (27.3%) |
Total | 48,574 (100.0%) | 86,347 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in York County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 17,039 (35.1%) | 106,055 (122.8%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 8,905 (18.3%) | 38,066 (44.1%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 6,427 (13.2%) | 23,731 (27.5%) |
4.0x or more | 15,571 (32.1%) | 10,766 (12.5%) |
Total | 48,574 (100.0%) | 86,347 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in York County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 3,794 (7.8%) | 275 (0.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 6,252 (12.9%) | 2,061 (2.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 37,515 (77.2%) | 8,019 (9.3%) |
Total | 48,574 (100.0%) | 86,347 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in York County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in York County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 29,591 (97.6%) | 720 (2.4%) |
6 to 18 Years | 72,367 (96.5%) | 2,610 (3.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 32,462 (90.0%) | 3,588 (10.0%) |
26 to 34 Years | 46,213 (90.7%) | 4,732 (9.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 51,961 (93.6%) | 3,539 (6.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 55,940 (93.9%) | 3,634 (6.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 61,366 (95.4%) | 2,934 (4.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 47,889 (99.6%) | 216 (0.4%) |
75 Years and older | 32,731 (99.8%) | 68 (0.2%) |
Total | 430,520 (95.1%) | 22,041 (4.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in York County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 29,591 (97.6%) | 720 (2.4%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 72,367 (96.5%) | 2,610 (3.5%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 32,462 (90.0%) | 3,588 (10.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in York County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 32,484 (92.9%) | 2,463 (7.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 57,420 (92.2%) | 4,834 (7.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 64,654 (92.6%) | 5,129 (7.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 66,478 (95.5%) | 3,132 (4.5%) |
$100,000 and over | 205,480 (97.0%) | 6,377 (3.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in York County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 11,704 (38.6%) | 19,754 (65.2%) |
6 to 18 Years | 25,896 (34.5%) | 52,292 (69.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 7,039 (19.5%) | 26,712 (74.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 9,458 (18.6%) | 38,374 (75.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 9,177 (16.5%) | 45,209 (81.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 7,759 (13.0%) | 50,506 (84.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 11,610 (18.1%) | 53,259 (82.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 46,126 (95.9%) | 29,885 (62.1%) |
75 Years and over | 32,497 (99.1%) | 22,057 (67.2%) |
Total | 161,266 (35.6%) | 338,048 (74.7%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in York County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 73 (0.6%) | 41 (0.3%) |
5 to 17 Years | 3,934 (10.2%) | 2,383 (6.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 4,116 (8.7%) | 3,362 (7.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 11,191 (12.5%) | 10,954 (12.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 5,483 (23.6%) | 5,193 (20.9%) |
75 Years and over | 6,622 (47.9%) | 8,805 (46.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in York County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 73 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 417 (1.1%) | 291 (0.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 449 (0.9%) | 337 (0.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,647 (3.0%) | 1,938 (2.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,869 (12.3%) | 1,191 (4.8%) |
75 Years and over | 4,118 (29.8%) | 3,788 (20.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 32 (0.3%) | 41 (0.3%) |
5 to 17 Years | 783 (2.0%) | 239 (0.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 668 (1.4%) | 711 (1.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,294 (2.6%) | 2,039 (2.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 835 (3.6%) | 856 (3.5%) |
75 Years and over | 1,170 (8.5%) | 1,499 (7.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 3,290 (8.5%) | 1,963 (5.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 3,010 (6.4%) | 2,168 (4.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 4,588 (5.1%) | 4,014 (4.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,279 (5.5%) | 1,155 (4.6%) |
75 Years and over | 1,576 (11.4%) | 2,462 (13.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 351 (0.9%) | 232 (0.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 527 (1.1%) | 302 (0.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 4,691 (5.2%) | 6,196 (6.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,472 (10.6%) | 3,618 (14.6%) |
75 Years and over | 3,417 (24.7%) | 5,660 (29.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 612 (1.6%) | 470 (1.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 534 (1.1%) | 193 (0.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,413 (1.6%) | 1,828 (2.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 792 (3.4%) | 727 (2.9%) |
75 Years and over | 1,167 (8.5%) | 1,678 (8.8%) |
Technology Access in York County
Computing Device Access in York County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 140,709 | 78.8% |
Smartphone | 152,759 | 85.6% |
Tablet | 112,072 | 62.8% |
No Computing Device | 13,266 | 7.4% |
Total | 178,543 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in York County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 633 | 0.4% |
Broadband Home | 129,323 | 72.4% |
Cellular Data Only | 21,665 | 12.1% |
Satellite Internet | 9,453 | 5.3% |
No Internet | 20,960 | 11.7% |
Total | 178,543 | 100.0% |
York County Summary
York County, Pennsylvania is located in the south-central region of the state and is part of the Susquehanna Valley. It is bordered by Adams, Lancaster, and Dauphin counties to the north, Cumberland County to the east, and Maryland to the south. The county seat is York, which is also the largest city in the county. York County is home to a population of 434,972 people, making it the 15th most populous county in Pennsylvania.
History
York County was formed in 1749 from part of Lancaster County. It was named after the city of York, which was founded in 1741. The county was originally part of the Province of Pennsylvania, and was one of the three original counties created by William Penn. During the American Revolution, York County was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Yorktown.
In the 19th century, York County was an important center of industry and manufacturing. The county was home to several iron and steel mills, as well as a number of textile mills. The county also had a thriving agricultural industry, with many farms producing dairy, fruits, and vegetables.
Geography
York County is located in the south-central region of Pennsylvania. It is bordered by Adams, Lancaster, and Dauphin counties to the north, Cumberland County to the east, and Maryland to the south. The county has a total area of 912 square miles, of which 902 square miles is land and 10 square miles is water.
The terrain of York County is mostly rolling hills, with some flat areas in the northern and eastern parts of the county. The Susquehanna River forms the western border of the county, and the Codorus Creek forms the eastern border. The county is home to several state parks, including Codorus State Park, Gifford Pinchot State Park, and Susquehanna State Park.
Economy
York County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The county is home to several large employers, including York County School of Technology, York College of Pennsylvania, and WellSpan Health.
Manufacturing is a major part of the county’s economy, with several large companies located in the area. The largest employers in the manufacturing sector are York International, Glatfelter, and Harley-Davidson. Agriculture is also an important part of the economy, with many farms producing dairy, fruits, and vegetables.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, York County had a population of 434,972 people. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median household income in York County was $60,945, and the median family income was $71,945. The per capita income was $27,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of York County?
Total Population of York County is 457,051.
What is the Total Male Population of York County?
Total Male Population of York County is 227,361.
What is the Total Female Population of York County?
Total Female Population of York County is 229,690.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in York County?
There are 98.99 Males per 100 Females in York County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in York County?
There are 101.02 Females per 100 Males in York County.
What is the Median Population Age in York County?
Median Population Age in York County is 41.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in York County
Average Family Size in York County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in York County
Average Household Size in York County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in York County?
Per Capita income in York County is $38,926.
What is the Median Family Income in York County?
Median Family Income in York County is $95,408.
What is the Median Household income in York County?
Median Household Income in York County is $79,183.
What is Income or Wage Gap in York County?
Income or Wage Gap in York County is 33.5%.
Women in York County earn 66.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in York County?
Family Income Deficit in York County is $11,003.
Families that are below poverty line in York County earn $11,003 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in York County?
Inequality or Gini Index in York County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in York County?
There are 241,994 People in the Labor Forcein in York County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in York County?
65.5% of People are in the Labor Force in York County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in York County?
Unemployment Rate in York County is 4.6%.