York County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, York County has a population of 14,286 residents and a median age of 38.6 years, making it the #2,203 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.2%. The median home value is $189,400, and the median household income is $77,757, which is 3% above the national median.
Demographics
York County has a population of 14,286, making it the #2,203 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below 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 $77,757, ranking #683 out of 3,222 counties — 3.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in York County is $189,400 (-32.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $877/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.5%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In York County, 25.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 23.8% below the national average, ranking #1,154 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in York County is 77.9 years. 11.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
11.0% of adults in York County smoke , 38.9% are obese , and 21.2% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 17.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.5 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
9.7% of children in York County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 11.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in York County is 68.8%. The mean commute time is 15.1 min, which is 45.2% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, York County voted Republican with a margin of 51.3%. The vote was 23.6% Dem / 74.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +0.4 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
About York County, Nebraska
York County, Nebraska has a total population of 14,286, making it the 2,203rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in York County is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in York County is $77,757, which ranks #683 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.
The median home value in York County is $189,400, 32.8% below the national median. Renters in York County pay a median gross rent of $877 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In York County, 25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.1 min.
York County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.2%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for York County, Nebraska 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.