York County, Maine
Located in Maine, York County has a population of 216,731 residents and a median age of 45.3 years, making it the #323 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.7%. The median home value is $395,700, and the median household income is $88,333, which is 18% above the national median.
Demographics
York County has a population of 216,731, making it the #323 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in York County is $88,333, ranking #342 out of 3,222 counties — 17.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in York County is $395,700 (+40.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,339/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In York County, 36.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 7.5% above the national average, ranking #415 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in York County is 78.6 years. 12.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
13.0% of adults in York County smoke , 29.5% are obese , and 23.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 39.0 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in York County is 1.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 19.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.2 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
8.9% of children in York County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 7.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in York County is 79.6%. The mean commute time is 30.3 min, which is 9.7% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, York County voted Democratic with a margin of 10.5%. The vote was 54.3% Dem / 43.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.1 toward Republicans .
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About York County, Maine
York County, Maine has a total population of 216,731, making it the 323rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in York County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in York County is $88,333, which ranks #342 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in York County is $395,700, 40.4% above the national median. Renters in York County pay a median gross rent of $1,339 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In York County, 36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.3 min.
York County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
All data for York County, Maine comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.