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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West York

Pennsylvania · 4,321 residents · 0.525 sq mi
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West York has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,604. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $73,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,321
+1%since 1990
from 4,283 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8,230 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 8,158 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024West York
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,604
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,304 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,503
+27%since 1990
from $13,807 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$441
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
38.1% rent
2.1
+1%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(4,236)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(294)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,993)
Black2.8%(119)
Hispanic / Latino3%(128)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score14.3%(618)
14
+108%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
+13%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West York, Pennsylvania?

West York, Pennsylvania has about 4,321 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West York, Pennsylvania earns about $34,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West York, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West York, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $73,000, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in West York, Pennsylvania?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in West York, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West York, Pennsylvania?

About 6.0% of people in West York, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West York, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West York, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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