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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 2025 population of 5,134. West York is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,099 in 2020.

The average household income in West York is $71,577 with a poverty rate of 12.8%. The median age in West York is 31.5 years: 30.9 years for males, and 32 years for females.

5.1K
Total Population
9,776
Density (mi²)
7 0.14%
Growth

West York Population

West York Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West York includes 64.26% White, 18.19% Black or African American, 11.77% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (64.3%)

Black or African American (18.2%)

Other race (11.8%)

Two or more races (5.8%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White3,26564.26%
Black or African American92418.19%
Other race59811.77%
Two or more races2945.79%

West York Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West York's average per capita income is $39,309. Household income levels show a median of $67,938. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%.

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$113,693-
Households$67,938$71,577
Families$66,903$81,989
Non Families$41,667$44,370

$39,309

Average Income

$67,938

Median Household Income

12.8%

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)