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York County

State:
Pennsylvania
County Seat:
York

York County's estimated 2025 population is 471,822 with a growth rate of 0.77% 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 8.36% since that time.

471,822
Total Population
522
Population Density (mi²)
8
Population Rank (State)
3.6K 0.77%
Annual Population Growth

York County Population

York County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White380,86182.92%
Two or more races28,8126.27%
Black or African American27,0125.88%
Other race15,3193.34%
Asian6,5531.43%
Native American6450.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1100.02%

York County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$113,724$134,228
Families$99,386$118,297
Households$82,238$101,502
Non Families$45,732$59,645

$51,693

Average Income

$82,238

Median Household Income

8.56%

Poverty Rate