York, PA

Census Place

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2021 Population

44,692

1.53% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.2

3.11% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

28.7%

3.7% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$39,764

9.48% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$80,000

3.76% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, York, PA had a population of 44.7k people with a median age of 33.2 and a median household income of $39,764. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of York, PA grew from 44,019 to 44,692, a 1.53% increase and its median household income grew from $36,320 to $39,764, a 9.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (38.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.7%), White (Hispanic) (18.1%), Other (Hispanic) (7.6%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.36%).

None of the households in York, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.9% of the residents in York, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Consolidated School of Business-York (39 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2021, the median property value in York, PA was $80,000, and the homeownership rate was 42.6%.

Most people in York, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in York, PA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

York, PA is home to a population of 44.7k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.95% of York, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.45k people).

In 2021, there were 1.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.2k people) in York, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.08k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.9% of York, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in York, PA was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in York, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
17.2k ± 1.21k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.2k ± 1.05k
White (Hispanic)
8.08k ± 1.09k

32.7%

Hispanic Population

14.6k people

32.7% of the people in York, PA are hispanic (14.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in York, PA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

9.95%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.45k people

9.83%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.33k people

As of 2021, 9.95% of York, PA residents (4.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York, PA was 9.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in York, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
479 ± 138
Gulf War (2001-)
378 ± 147
Gulf War (1990s)
306 ± 117

York, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of York, PA employs 19.8k people. The largest industries in York, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,349 people), Manufacturing (3,230 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,066 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,955), Public Administration ($52,600), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($50,625).

Employment

Occupations

19.8k

2021 Value

± 1,165

2.99%

1 Year growth

± 8.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in York, PA grew at a rate of 2.99%, from 19.2k employees to 19.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York, PA, are Production Occupations (2,482 people), Material Moving Occupations (2,066 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,022 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.8k

2021 Value

± 1,165

2.99%

1 Year growth

± 8.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in York, PA grew at a rate of 2.99%, from 19.2k employees to 19.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,349 people), Manufacturing (3,230 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,066 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York, PA, though some of these residents may live in York, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,208

Median earning men ± $2,265

$28,096

Median earning women ± $2,175

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($69,274), Information ($47,083), and Wholesale Trade ($41,914).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($47,773), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,397), and Public Administration ($36,176).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2017, universities in York, PA awarded 39 degrees. The student population of York, PA in 2017 is skewed towards women, with 26 male students and 88 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York, PA are White (17 and 43.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14 and 35.9%), Black or African American (8 and 20.5%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in York, PA by number of degrees awarded are Consolidated School of Business-York (39 and 100%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in York, PA was $80,000 in 2021, which is 0.327 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $77,100 to $80,000, a 3.76% increase. The homeownership rate in York, PA is 42.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in York, PA have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in York, PA is $39,764. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in York, PA was Census Tract 103 with a value of $77,122, followed by Census Tract 13 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $70,295 and $59,750.

Property

$80,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,485

$7,457

Median Property Taxes

±$750

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In York, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in York, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

42.6%

Homeownership

2021

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 42.6% of the housing units in York, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in York, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 103
Census Tract 13
Census Tract 8

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York, PA was Census Tract 103 with a value of $77,122, followed by Census Tract 13 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $70,295 and $59,750.

The following map shows all of the places in York, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,764

Median Household Income

± $3,038

17.5k

Number of Households

± 1,123

In 2021, the median household income of the 17.5k households in York, PA grew to $39,764 from the previous year's value of $36,320.

The following chart displays the households in York, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for York, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68.3%)
Carpooled (11%)
Worked At Home (8.1%)

In 2021, 68.3% of workers in York, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (8.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York, PA have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.11% of the workforce in York, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in York, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in York, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in York, PA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York, PA (12.6k out of 43.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.2% of the population of York, PA has health coverage, with 31.8% on employee plans, 37.7% on Medicaid, 8.81% on Medicare, 9.55% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in York County, PA see 1403 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.41% decrease from the previous year (1423 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1795 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 767 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,403 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in York County, PA

Primary care physicians in York County, PA see an average of 1,403 patients per year. This represents a 1.41% decrease from the previous year (1,423 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in York County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 25.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

31.8%

Employer Coverage

37.7%

Medicaid

8.81%

Medicare

9.55%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in York, PA grew by 3.22% from 10.5% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in York, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.