York County, PA Demographics
What is the population of York County?
There are 522,992 residents in York County, with a median age of 43. Of this, 49.65% are males and 50.35% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.65% of the resident pool in York County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.52%. Additionally, 1.84% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 463,413 people in York County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 522,992 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 259,679 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 263,313 | 0.5% |
Male Population 49.65%
Female Population 50.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | 0.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 489,768 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 23,622 | 2.1% |
| Not Citizen | 9,602 | -1.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.65%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.52%
Not Citizen 1.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,517 | -12.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 31,539 | -6.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 11,217 | -6.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 10,600 | 0.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 463,413 | 1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.29%
Moved from Same County 6.09%
Moved from Same State 2.16%
Moved from Different State 2.05%
Same House as Last Year 89.41%
What are the employment statistics in York County?
White-collar workers make up 73.4% of the working population in York County, while blue-collar employees account for 26.6%. There are also 20,681 entrepreneurs in York County (7.8% of the workforce); 184,440 workers employed in private companies (69.52%); and 31,247 people working in governmental institutions (11.78%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 194,714 | 0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 70,573 | 0.6% |
White Collar 73.4%
Blue Collar 26.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 20,681 | 1.6% |
| Private Companies | 184,440 | -0.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 31,247 | 3.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 28,919 | 1.4% |
Self Employees 7.8%
Private Companies 69.52%
Governmental Workers 11.78%
Not for Profit Companies 10.9%
How many households are there in York County?
There are a total of 207,288 households in York County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.79% of these York County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.21%. Additionally, 29.95% of households have children and 70.05% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 207,288 | 1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 140,515 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 66,773 | 2.3% |
Family Households 67.79%
Non-Family Households 32.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 62,083 | 0.8% |
| Households without Children | 145,205 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 29.95%
Households without Children 70.05%
What are the median and average incomes in York County?
The average annual household income in York County is $99,421, while the median household income sits at $83,125 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $97,798, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $99,528. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $59,183 and $56,071, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $99,421 | 7.6% |
| Median Household Income | $83,125 | 5.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 466,766 | 0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in York County?
There are 217,708 housing units in York County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1977. Of the 207,288 occupied housing units in York County, 75.44% are owner-occupied, while 24.56% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.84% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $229,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,243 per month in York County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 217,708 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1977 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 39,506 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10,704 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 21,500 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 18,227 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29,349 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25,840 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 29,763 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 29,612 | -0.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 12,064 | 9.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,143 | 117.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 207,288 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 156,388 | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | $50,900 | -0.3% |
Owner Occupied 75.44%
Renter Occupied 24.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 99,838 | 1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 56,550 | 2.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $229,000 | 12.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $208,500 | 17.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,243 | 5.6% |
With Mortgage 63.84%
Without Mortgage 36.16%
What is the level of education in York County?
Approximately 42.14% of the population in York County holds a high school degree (that's 182,256 residents), while 22.32% have attained a college certificate (96,520 locals) and 15.96% have a bachelor's degree (69,027 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 9,785 | -4.2% |
| Some High School | 182,256 | -0.3% |
| Some College | 96,520 | 1.9% |
| Associate Degree | 36,830 | 1.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 69,027 | 1.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 38,055 | 5.5% |
No High School 2.26%
Some High School 42.14%
Some College 22.32%
Associate Degree 8.52%
Bachelor's Degree 15.96%
Graduate Degree 8.8%
What is the marital status of York County residents?
A total of 124,399 people in York County have never been married (which represents 28.36% of the total population), while 234,045 of them are wedded (53.37%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,700 (1.76%) and 44,313 (10.1%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 124,399 | 1.9% |
| Married | 234,045 | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7,700 | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 28,109 | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 44,313 | 44,313.0% |
Never Married 28.36%
Married 53.37%
Separated 1.76%
Widowed 6.41%
Divorced 10.1%
What are the most common means of transportation in York County?
The top three means of transportation people in York County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 226,752 residents commute by car, 3,534 prefer going to work by walking and 1,598 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 226,752 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,598 | 1.1% |
| Railroad | 89 | 304.6% |
| Ferryboat | 19 | -9.5% |
| Bicycle | 465 | 5.4% |
| Motorcycle | 443 | -11.2% |
| TaxiCab | 265 | 10.9% |
| Walk | 3,534 | -4.7% |
What is the median and average household income in York County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17055 | 40,007 | 17,942 | $89,367.00 | $108,514.00 |
| 17070 | 16,626 | 7,333 | $83,801.00 | $101,061.00 |
| 17301 | 4,201 | 1,441 | $78,094.00 | $99,348.00 |
| 17302 | 2,386 | 983 | $70,391.00 | $93,641.00 |
| 17309 | 1,968 | 717 | $83,125.00 | $87,974.00 |
| 17311 | 161 | 75 | $71,250.00 | $73,979.00 |
| 17313 | 11,223 | 4,455 | $62,384.00 | $79,014.00 |
| 17314 | 6,386 | 2,263 | $88,181.00 | $95,370.00 |
| 17315 | 26,613 | 11,024 | $77,185.00 | $96,312.00 |
| 17019 | 19,153 | 7,424 | $86,015.00 | $111,902.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.