Census Bureau data for York city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — York city
- What is the median household income in York city?
- The median household income in York city is $37,009 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in York city?
- The poverty rate in York city is 27.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in York city?
- $57,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in York city?
- The median gross rent in York city is $738 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of York city residents have a college degree?
- 14.2% of adults in York city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,849
Median Income
$37,009
Median Home Value
$57,500
Poverty Rate
27.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,807 (+46.8%)
Home Value:
+$16,500 (+40.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.2 pp (-0.7%)
Bachelor's+:
0.0 pp (+0%)
Unemployment:
-9.5 pp (-66.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,849
Median Age
38.0
Female
55.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 9.7%
Black 87.9%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$37,009
±$14,294
-$25,018 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$42,331
Median Family Income
$47,546
Poverty Rate
27.0%
+15.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
33.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
30.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.9%
$10–15k
7.7%
$15–25k
18.7%
$25–35k
12.9%
$35–50k
21.3%
$50–75k
18.9%
$75–100k
5.6%
$100–150k
4.8%
$150–200k
0.4%
$200k+
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,558
Owner-Occupied
62.1%
Renter-Occupied
37.9%
Vacancy Rate
17.9%
Median Home Value
$57,500
-$137,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$738
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
49.6%
$50–100k
28.7%
$100–200k
14.5%
$200–300k
1.5%
$300–500k
2.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
27.9%
$500–1k
49.3%
$1–1.5k
16.0%
$1.5–2k
6.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.6%
1 vehicle
47.9%
2 vehicles
23.1%
3+
22.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.9%
Single-fam. att.
1.7%
2–4 units
7.1%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
21.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.9%
1940–1969
3.0%
1970–1999
21.6%
2000–2009
10.8%
2010+
5.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
14.2%
-13.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.3%
Some College / Associate
45.1%
Less Than High School
2.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
-0.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.6%
Self-Employed
1.9%
Government Workers
23.8%
Private For-Profit
74.3%
Industry
Manufacturing
18.9%
Retail
17.7%
Edu/Health
17.3%
Information
9.2%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Prof. Services
6.3%
Public Admin
6.2%
Transportation
4.5%
Finance
2.5%
Construction
2.1%
Wholesale
1.3%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Sales
29.6%
Food Prep
20.0%
Management
17.9%
Construction
16.4%
Production
16.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.7 min
Drove Alone
90.1%
Carpool
2.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,279
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
32.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.9%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
12.7%
15–19
3.1%
20–24
2.1%
25–34
15.8%
35–44
17.5%
45–54
9.5%
55–64
2.8%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
11.7%
85+
2.6%
Under 18: 27.5%
Working age (18–64): 72.5%
65 and over: 16.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.6%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
64.7%
Asia
35.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.0%
With a Disability
18.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.0%
Uninsured
12.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.1%
Has a Computer
94.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023