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East York

Pennsylvania · 8,777 residents · 2.778 sq mi
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East York is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $173,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,777
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,782 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,159 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
−2%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024East York
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,194
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,689 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,361
+22%since 2000
from $24,883 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $677 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+22%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(8,228)
Black1.5%(129)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(118)
Asian2.4%(211)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(1,116)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(7,596)
Black3.9%(344)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(334)
Asian4.2%(371)
Other1.1%(96)
Diversity Score30%(2,632)
Diversity Score
30
+136%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.6%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East York, Pennsylvania?

East York, Pennsylvania has about 8,777 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East York, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in East York, Pennsylvania earns about $60,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East York, Pennsylvania expensive?

In East York, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $173,700, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in East York, Pennsylvania?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in East York, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East York, Pennsylvania?

About 5.7% of people in East York, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has East York, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, East York, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 290 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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