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York County

Virginia · 70,045 residents · 104.701 sq mi
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York County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,356. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 50% 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 $338,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70,045
+24%since 2000
from 56,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
669 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K48K57K65K74K1990201020202024York County
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,356
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,956 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,994
+71%since 2000
from $24,560 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,200
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,503
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+41%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(44,218)
Black13.2%(7,445)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,509)
Asian3.2%(1,810)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.6%(23,437)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67%(46,932)
Black12.3%(8,633)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(5,136)
Asian6.1%(4,251)
Other4.6%(3,255)
Diversity Score62.3%(43,663)
Segregation Score22.5%(15,753)
Diversity Score
62
+50%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in York County, Virginia?

York County, Virginia has about 70,045 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in York County, Virginia earns about $93,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is York County, Virginia expensive?

In York County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $338,200, and the typical rent is about $1,503 a month.

How educated are people in York County, Virginia?

About 49.5% of adults age 25 and over in York County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in York County, Virginia?

About 4.8% of people in York County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has York County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, York County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27,623 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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