York County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 462,924 | — | #156 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,829 | +12.9% | #427 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,790 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $248,600 | -11.8% | #905 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,193 | +2.6% | #549 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | -33.6% | #434 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
York County has a population of 462,924, making it the #156 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in York County is $84,829, ranking #427 out of 3,222 counties — 12.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in York County is $248,600 (-11.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,193/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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95.2% of residents in York County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About York County, Pennsylvania
York County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 462,924, making it the 156th most populous county in the United States. The median age in York County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in York County is $84,829, which ranks #427 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in York County is $248,600, 11.8% below the national median. Renters in York County pay a median gross rent of $1,193 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In York County, 27.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.0 min.
York County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.8%).
All data for York County, Pennsylvania 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.