York, Pennsylvania

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
44,782
Population
$42,351
Median Income
$92,600
Home Value
34.3
Median Age

Demographics

York has a population of 44,782 with a median age of 34.3. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
50.9%
Hispanic
34.0%
Black
26.5%
Asian
1.5%
Demographic Value
Total Population44,782
Median Age34.3
White50.9%
Black or African American26.5%
Asian1.5%
Hispanic or Latino34.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in York is $42,351, which is 43.6% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $23,681. The poverty rate is 24.5%.

$42,351
Median Household Income
$23,681
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in York is 12.0%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In York, 80.8% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5.8% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
80.8%
Bachelor's+
16.1%
Graduate+
5.8%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher80.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher16.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree5.8%

Housing

The median home value in York is $92,600, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $943. The homeownership rate is 43.5%.

$92,600
Median Home Value
$943/mo
Median Rent
43.5%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$92,600
Median Monthly Rent$943
Homeownership Rate43.5%
Vacancy Rate7.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of York, Pennsylvania?
The population of York, Pennsylvania is 44,782 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in York, Pennsylvania?
The median household income in York, Pennsylvania is $42,351. This is 43.6% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in York, Pennsylvania?
The median home value in York, Pennsylvania is $92,600. The median monthly rent is $943.
What percentage of people in York have a college degree?
In York, Pennsylvania, 16.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 80.8% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is York, Pennsylvania an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in York, Pennsylvania is 2.2x (median home value $92,600 vs. median income $42,351), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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