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Yorkshire

New York · 1,138 residents · 1.85 sq mi
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Yorkshire is home to 1,138 people in New York. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. At a median age of 50.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 33.1% of people here live below the federal poverty line. The foreign-born share is 0%. 79% of homes are owner-occupied.

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

1,138
−19%since 2000
from 1,403 in 2000
1990 – 2024
616 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 601 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
50.7
+37%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.85 sq mi
Population, 19902024
9701K1K1K1K19902000201020202024Yorkshire
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.1%(103)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.3%(15)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(96)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(90)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(55)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.6%(121)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 442.2%(25)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.5%(85)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.1%(217)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.2%(150)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(73)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over9.5%(108)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
33.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$766
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,442
78.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
21.4% rent
0.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.05 people
−8%since 2009
from 2.22 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
30.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
41.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,382)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,060)
Black1.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(52)
16
−15%since 2009
from 19 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban1.2%(14)
Ancestry
German46.5%(529)
Irish6.4%(73)
English5.4%(62)
American5.1%(58)
Norwegian3.7%(42)
Scotch-Irish3.1%(35)
French3%(34)
Polish2.7%(31)
Italian1.1%(12)
Latvian1.1%(12)
Dutch0.8%(9)
Czech0.6%(7)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
+8%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
74.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
13.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
8.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
44.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
47.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
17.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
61.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
12.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
17.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2012
from 27.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2013
from 12.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
79.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
85.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
83.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.1%(119)
Married44.8%(133)
Widowed5.1%(15)
Divorced10.1%(30)
Women 15+
Never married24.7%(155)
Married27%(169)
Widowed18.7%(117)
Divorced29.7%(186)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2013
from 12.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
19.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
22.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
40.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
48.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
41.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
74.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era38%(41)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 108 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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