York County's estimated 2026 population is 481,766 with a growth rate of 1.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. York County is the 8th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 435,420 and has seen a growth of 10.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of York County includes 82.92% White, 5.88% Black or African American, 3.34% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (82.92%)
Two or more races (6.27%)
Black or African American (5.88%)
Other race (3.34%)
Asian (1.43%)
Native American (0.14%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 380,861 | 82.92% |
| Two or more races | 28,812 | 6.27% |
| Black or African American | 27,012 | 5.88% |
| Other race | 15,319 | 3.34% |
| Asian | 6,553 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 645 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
York County's average per capita income is $51,693. Household income levels show a median of $82,238. The poverty rate stands at 8.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,724 | $134,228 |
| Families | $99,386 | $118,297 |
| Households | $82,238 | $101,502 |
| Non Families | $45,732 | $59,645 |
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