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York County

Maine · 211,972 residents · 991.196 sq mi
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York County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,800. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211,972
+14%since 2000
from 186,742 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
214 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+19%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
159K175K191K206K222K1990201020202024York County
2024217K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,932
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,630 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,009
+74%since 2000
from $21,225 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,022
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+38%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(181,286)
Black0.4%(752)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1,301)
Asian0.7%(1,361)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(8,521)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(194,044)
Black0.9%(2,009)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4,097)
Asian1.2%(2,502)
Other2.8%(5,978)
Diversity Score16.7%(35,372)
Segregation Score31.4%(66,646)
Diversity Score
17
+266%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in York County, Maine?

York County, Maine has about 211,972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in York County, Maine?

The typical household in York County, Maine earns about $68,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is York County, Maine expensive?

In York County, Maine, the median home is worth about $260,800, and the typical rent is about $1,022 a month.

How educated are people in York County, Maine?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in York County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in York County, Maine?

About 7.4% of people in York County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has York County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, York County, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47,385 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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