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Yorkshire

New York · 1,138 residents · 1.846 sq mi
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Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 265 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,138
−19%since 2000
from 1,403 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
616 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+37%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9701K1K1K1K1990201020202024Yorkshire
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,154
+37%since 2000
from $15,396 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−3%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$766
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,382)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,060)
Black1.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(52)
Diversity Score16.3%(185)
Diversity Score
16
+473%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+8%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2012
from 27.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yorkshire, New York?

Yorkshire, New York has about 1,138 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Yorkshire, New York expensive?

In Yorkshire, New York, the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Yorkshire, New York?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Yorkshire, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yorkshire, New York?

About 33.1% of people in Yorkshire, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yorkshire, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Yorkshire, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 202 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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