State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
314.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.87%
Growth Since 2010
-15.01%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
York, Alabama Population 2021
2,157
York is a city located in Sumter County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 2,157, it is the 174th largest city in Alabama and the 7336th largest city in the United States . York is currently declining at a rate of -1.87% annually and its population has decreased by -15.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,538 in 2010. York reached it's highest population of 3,392 in 1980. Spanning over 7 miles, York has a population density of 314 people per square mile.
The average household income in York is $34,851 with a poverty rate of 35.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $493 per month, and the median house value is $41,000. The median age in York is 38.7 years, 37.5 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
York Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of York was:
- Black or African American: 87.43%
- White: 12.30%
- Two or more races: 0.28%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of York, Alabama is 2,157 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,280.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,538.
York, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,211 | 87.43% |
| White | 311 | 12.30% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.28% |
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York Population by Race
York Population Pyramid $2021
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York Population by Age
York Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 962 | 2.5 | 56.5 |
| Non Family | 488 | 1.28 | 44.1 |
| Female | 249 | 3.85 | 52.2 |
| Married | 215 | 3.69 | 87.9 |
| Male | 10 | 2.7 | 100 |
3.68
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
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York Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 150 | 8.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 9.14% |
| High School Graduate | 555 | 31.70% |
| Some College | 491 | 28.04% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 8.40% |
| Bachelors Degree | 171 | 9.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 4.40% |
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York Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
York Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,503 | 1,209 | 222 |
| White | 248 | 232 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 14.77%.
York Educational Attainment by Race
York Earnings by Educational Attainment
York Language by Age
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York Language
98.79% of York residents speak only English, while 1.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
York Language
35.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.20%
Male Poverty Rate
36.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in York
The race most likely to be in poverty in York is Black, with 39.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in York is White, with 8.40% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.24%.
York Poverty
York Poverty Rate by Education
York Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
26.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.4%
Male Marriage Rate
24.7%
Female Marriage Rate
York Married by Age and Sex
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York Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
York Marital Status by Race
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York Marital Status
York Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 85 | 5.14% |
| White | 35 | 12.73% |
York Veterans by Race
York Veterans by Education
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24.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
York Veterans by Education
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51.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
14.2%
Unemployment Rate
York Employment by Age
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York Employment by Race
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York Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of York residents were born in the United States, with 62.99% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
York Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,157 | -41 | -1.87% |
| 2020 | 2,198 | -41 | -1.83% |
| 2019 | 2,239 | -41 | -1.80% |
| 2018 | 2,280 | -21 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 2,301 | -51 | -2.17% |
| 2016 | 2,352 | -48 | -2.00% |
| 2015 | 2,400 | -25 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 2,425 | -21 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 2,446 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 2,455 | -24 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 2,479 | -61 | -2.40% |
| 2010 | 2,540 | -314 | -1.16% |
| 2000 | 2,854 | -306 | -1.01% |
| 1990 | 3,160 | -232 | -0.71% |
| 1980 | 3,392 | 348 | 1.09% |
| 1970 | 3,044 | 112 | 0.38% |
| 1960 | 2,932 | 0.00% |