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York

Alabama · 2,854 residents · 6.865 sq mi
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York has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,153. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,500. The poverty rate of 38.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,854
−13%since 1990
from 3,265 in 1990
1990 – 2025
416 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 476 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+10%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024York
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,153
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,503 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,792
+5%since 1990
from $11,241 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.1%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 45.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$285
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190 in 1990
US average: $602
67.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
33.0% rent
2.5
−15%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(944)
Black71.1%(2,321)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.4%(1,678)
2000
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(588)
Black77.4%(2,208)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(31)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score43.4%(1,240)
43
−15%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.6%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
+8%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in York, Alabama?

York, Alabama has about 2,854 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in York, Alabama?

The typical household in York, Alabama earns about $19,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is York, Alabama expensive?

In York, Alabama, the median home is worth about $47,500, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in York, Alabama?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in York, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in York, Alabama?

About 38.1% of people in York, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has York, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, York, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 411 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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