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York

Alabama · 2,414 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 $32,135. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 440 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $34,600. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,414
−15%since 2000
from 2,854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
352 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+20%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024York
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,135
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,153 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,242
+29%since 2000
from $11,792 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,600
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−57%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.6%(588)
Black77.4%(2,208)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(31)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.4%(1,240)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(207)
Black89.6%(2,162)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score21%(507)
Diversity Score
21
−52%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in York, Alabama?

York, Alabama has about 2,414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in York, Alabama?

The typical household in York, Alabama earns about $32,135 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 $34,600, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in York, Alabama?

About 10.4% 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 30.5% 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 851 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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