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West York

Pennsylvania · 5,094 residents · 0.525 sq mi
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West York has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,269. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,900. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,094
+18%since 2000
from 4,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,703 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 8,230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
−2%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024West York
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,269
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,604 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,419
+11%since 2000
from $17,503 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
53.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(3,993)
Black2.8%(119)
Hispanic / Latino3%(128)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(618)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(2,921)
Black12.2%(620)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(1,092)
Asian0.8%(42)
Other4.4%(226)
Diversity Score72.1%(3,674)
Diversity Score
72
+405%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West York, Pennsylvania?

West York, Pennsylvania has about 5,094 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West York, Pennsylvania earns about $48,269 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 $94,900, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in West York, Pennsylvania?

About 8.1% 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 14.9% 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 811 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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