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York

Nebraska · 8,066 residents · 6.527 sq mi
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York has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,066
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,081 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,236 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+1%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024York
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,069 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,895
+102%since 2000
from $17,813 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(7,765)
Black0.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(126)
Asian0.6%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(579)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(6,967)
Black1.3%(108)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(612)
Asian0.9%(72)
Other1.8%(144)
Diversity Score27%(2,179)
Diversity Score
27
+277%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in York, Nebraska?

York, Nebraska has about 8,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in York, Nebraska?

The typical household in York, Nebraska earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is York, Nebraska expensive?

In York, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $136,600, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in York, Nebraska?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in York, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in York, Nebraska?

About 8.9% of people in York, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has York, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, York, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 182 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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