York, PA Demographics

What is the population of York?

There are 44,782 residents in York, with a median age of 34.3. Of this, 50.12% are males and 49.88% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.88% of the resident pool in York, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.74%. Additionally, 5.38% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 36,619 people in York currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 44,782 0.2%
Male Population 22,444 1.6%
Female Population 22,338 -1.2%
Male Population 50.12%
Female Population 49.88%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 34.3 3.3%
Citizen U.S. Born 35,771 -1.1%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6,600 5.6%
Not Citizen 2,411 5.5%
Citizen U.S. Born 79.88%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.74%
Not Citizen 5.38%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 302 10.6%
Moved from Same County 4,015 -10.1%
Moved from Same State 1,112 -5.4%
Moved from Different State 2,153 11.4%
Same House as Last Year 36,619 1.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.68%
Moved from Same County 9.08%
Moved from Same State 2.52%
Moved from Different State 4.87%
Same House as Last Year 82.85%

What are the employment statistics in York?

White-collar workers make up 65.4% of the working population in York, while blue-collar employees account for 34.6%. There are also 1,204 entrepreneurs in York (6.02% of the workforce); 15,082 workers employed in private companies (75.39%); and 1,696 people working in governmental institutions (8.48%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 13,083 1.2%
Blue Collar 6,923 1.3%
White Collar 65.4%
Blue Collar 34.6%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 1,204 -3.5%
Private Companies 15,082 2.3%
Governmental Workers 1,696 -10.7%
Not for Profit Companies 2,024 8.4%
Self Employees 6.02%
Private Companies 75.39%
Governmental Workers 8.48%
Not for Profit Companies 10.12%

How many households are there in York?

There are a total of 17,751 households in York, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.7% of these York households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.3%. Additionally, 30.45% of households have children and 69.55% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 17,751 1.4%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 9,710 1.2%
Non-Family Households 8,041 1.6%
Family Households 54.7%
Non-Family Households 45.3%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 5,406 -1.6%
Households without Children 12,345 2.8%
Households with Children 30.45%
Households without Children 69.55%

What are the median and average incomes in York?

The average annual household income in York is $57,092, while the median household income sits at $42,351 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $50,571, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $46,319. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,910 and $31,219, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $57,092 7.2%
Median Household Income $42,351 6.5%
People below Poverty Level -13 N/A
People above Poverty Level 32,675 5.6%

How many homeowners and renters are there in York?

There are 19,230 housing units in York, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 17,751 occupied housing units in York, 43.5% are owner-occupied, while 56.5% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.47% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $99,000. In general, housing costs reach $932 per month in York.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 19,230 0.1%
Median Year Built 1938 N/A
Built in 1939 or Earlier 10,138 2.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1,919 -8.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2,213 -6.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1,667 -9.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 1,096 7.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1,102 18.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 605 20.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 316 -9.7%
Built between 2010 and 2019 153 -35.2%
Built in 2020 or Later 21 -32.3%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 17,751 1.4%
Owner Occupied 7,721 3.5%
Renter Occupied $10,030 -0.2%
Owner Occupied 43.5%
Renter Occupied 56.5%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 4,437 3.4%
Without Mortgage 3,284 3.8%
Median Value with Mortgage $99,000 19.0%
Median Value without Mortgage $84,600 13.6%
Median Housing Costs per Month $932 8.8%
With Mortgage 57.47%
Without Mortgage 42.53%

What is the level of education in York?

Approximately 52.9% of the population in York holds a high school degree (that's 18,128 residents), while 17.65% have attained a college certificate (6,640 locals) and 9.67% have a bachelor's degree (3,313 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 2,449 2.2%
Some High School 18,128 -1.8%
Some College 6,640 7.3%
Associate Degree 2,667 10.8%
Bachelor's Degree 3,313 5.5%
Graduate Degree 1,666 7.3%
No High School 7.15%
Some High School 52.9%
Some College 17.65%
Associate Degree 7.78%
Bachelor's Degree 9.67%
Graduate Degree 4.86%

What is the marital status of York residents?

A total of 17,640 people in York have never been married (which represents 49.1% of the total population), while 11,552 of them are wedded (32.15%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,376 (3.83%) and 4,586 (12.76%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 17,640 -1.5%
Married 11,552 2.9%
Separated 1,376 -11.6%
Widowed 2,152 5.5%
Divorced 4,586 4,586.0%
Never Married 49.1%
Married 32.15%
Separated 3.83%
Widowed 5.99%
Divorced 12.76%

What are the most common means of transportation in York?

The top three means of transportation people in York use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 15,348 residents commute by car, 881 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 859 by walking
Y-o-Y Change
Car 15,348 1.0%
Bus or TrolleyBus 881 7.3%
Subway or Elevated 6 N/A
Railroad 47 N/A
Bicycle 172 43.3%
TaxiCab 100 9.9%
Walk 859 -25.7%

What is the median and average household income in York by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
17401 18,044 7,336 $40,209.00 $54,056.00
17402 37,867 14,077 $78,625.00 $102,275.00
17403 40,014 15,315 $65,915.00 $92,835.00
17404 38,849 14,900 $74,138.00 $93,130.00
17406 23,643 9,161 $80,930.00 $101,296.00
17407 2,654 885 $114,190.00 $126,293.00
17408 23,846 9,777 $78,468.00 $99,890.00

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.