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Yorktown

Virginia · 221 residents · 0.631 sq mi
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Yorktown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $473,700. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
221
+9%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
350 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.8
+30%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1031612202783372000201020202024Yorktown
2024128
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,306
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,645
+113%since 2000
from $24,748 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$473,700
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,052
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.3% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
5.6
−1%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(187)
Black5.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(31)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(182)
Black5.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5%(11)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.5%(61)
Diversity Score
28
+80%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.2%
+32.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
50.0%
+32.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.5 min
+376%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2011
from 38.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yorktown, Virginia?

Yorktown, Virginia has about 221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yorktown, Virginia?

The typical household in Yorktown, Virginia earns about $84,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yorktown, Virginia expensive?

In Yorktown, Virginia, the median home is worth about $473,700, and the typical rent is about $1,052 a month.

How educated are people in Yorktown, Virginia?

About 71.2% of adults age 25 and over in Yorktown, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yorktown, Virginia?

About 3.5% of people in Yorktown, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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