York is a city located in Alabama. With a 2020 population of 2,165, it is the 172nd largest city in Alabama and the 7308th largest city in the United States. York is currently declining at a rate of -2.30% annually and its population has decreased by -14.70% 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 315 people per square mile.
The average household income in York is $36,108 with a poverty rate of 36.22%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $617 per month, and the median house value is $52,200. The median age in York is 39.3 years, 38.8 years for males, and 39.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.5 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of York was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,697 | 87.62% |
| White | 370 | 12.02% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.36% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 984 | 3 | 59.2 |
| Non Family | 421 | 1.15 | 40.1 |
| Married | 287 | 3.84 | 83.6 |
| Female | 269 | 4.98 | 62.1 |
| Male | 7 | 3.43 | 100 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 7.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 305 | 15.99% |
| High School Graduate | 704 | 36.90% |
| Some College | 348 | 18.24% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 6.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177 | 9.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 5.29% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,624 | 1,185 | 188 |
| White | 284 | 274 | 90 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.69%.
100.00% of York residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,630 | 1,041 | 39.58% |
| White | 294 | 18 | 6.12% |
36.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.65%
Male Poverty Rate
33.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in York is Black, with 39.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in York is White, with 6.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.81%.
29.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.5%
Male Marriage Rate
25.2%
Female Marriage Rate
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 91 | 4.63% |
| White | 58 | 17.11% |
16.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.3%
Labor Force Participation
41.5%
Employment Rate
17.5%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
100.00% of York residents were born in the United States, with 68.00% 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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,165 | -51 | -2.30% |
| 2019 | 2,216 | -51 | -2.25% |
| 2018 | 2,267 | -22 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 2,289 | -51 | -2.18% |
| 2016 | 2,340 | -47 | -1.97% |
| 2015 | 2,387 | -27 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 2,414 | -22 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 2,436 | -10 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 2,446 | -26 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 2,472 | -68 | -2.68% |
| 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% |