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Yorktown

Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 9,416 residents · 0.389 sq mi
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The short version

Yorktown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $292,201. At a median age of 25.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 44.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Philadelphia median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Yorktown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,416
Population density
24,206 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
25.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,490
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,732
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,201
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,214
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.8%
71.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(3,514)
Black35.8%(3,368)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(730)
Asian13.7%(1,287)
Other5.5%(517)
Diversity Score88.1%(8,299)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(3,514)
Black35.8%(3,368)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(730)
Asian13.7%(1,287)
Other5.5%(517)
Diversity Score88.1%(8,299)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
Female
56.9%
Foreign born
11.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yorktown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Yorktown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 9,416 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yorktown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Yorktown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $38,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yorktown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Yorktown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $292,201, and the typical rent is about $1,214 a month.

How educated are people in Yorktown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Yorktown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yorktown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

About 44.7% of people in Yorktown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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