York

County:: York County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 5.292
State:: Pennsylvania

York is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania. York has a 2025 population of 44,919. It is also the county seat of York County. York is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,788 in 2020.

The average household income in York is $60,712 with a poverty rate of 22.68%. The median age in York is 34.2 years: 31.9 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of York includes 45.59% White, 25.84% Black or African American, 13.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	20,440	45.59%
Black or African American	11,583	25.84%
Two or more races	6,170	13.76%
Other race	5,922	13.21%
Asian	572	1.28%
Native American	143	0.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

York Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

York's average per capita income is $36,088. Household income levels show a median of $47,115. The poverty rate stands at 22.68%.

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	$82,303	$87,384
Families	$53,630	$66,975
Households	$47,115	$60,712
Non Families	$34,356	$48,360

$36,088

Average Income

$47,115

Median Household Income

22.68%

Poverty Rate