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West York

County:
York County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.525
State:
Pennsylvania

West York is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. West York has a 2026 population of 5,141. West York is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,099 in 2020.

The median household income in West York is $80,995 with a poverty rate of 12.04%. The median age in West York is 34.1 years: 32.9 years for males, and 34.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.0 males.

5.1K
Total Population
9,789
Density (mi²)
7 0.14%
Growth

West York Population

West York Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,14170.14%
20255,13470.14%
20245,127270.53%
20235,100140.28%
20225,086-11-0.22%
20215,097-7-0.14%
20205,09947510.27%
20194,624-13-0.28%
20184,63760.13%
20174,631-2-0.04%
20164,63370.15%
20154,626-4-0.09%
20144,630-7-0.15%
20134,637-4-0.09%
20124,641-8-0.17%
20114,649-11-0.24%
20104,660430.93%
20004,321380.89%
19904,283-243-5.37%
19804,526-788-14.83%
19705,314-212-3.84%
19605,526-64-1.14%
19405,5902093.88%
19305,3812,06162.08%
19203,32000%

Median Age

Overall: 34.1 years
Female: 34.9 years
Male: 32.9 years

West York Adults

There are 3,934 adults, (601 of whom are seniors) in West York.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,738 (53.8%)
Male: 2,354 (46.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West York includes 57.58% White, 19.09% Black or African American, 12.67% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,93257.58%
Black or African American97219.09%
Other race64512.67%
Two or more races54310.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race62912.35%
Two or more races3587.03%
Black or African American2444.79%
White1543.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,77854.56%
Black or African American72814.3%
Two or more races1853.63%
Other race160.31%

West York Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West York 's average per capita income is $35,224. Household income levels show a median of $80,995. The poverty rate stands at 12.04%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$100,926-
Households$80,995$79,351
Families$76,250$89,167
Non Families$36,339$46,681

$35,224

Average Income

$80,995

Median Household Income

12.04%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)