York County, Maine Demographics 2026

Population Overview

York County is located in Maine with a total population of 214,731. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 16 in Maine. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in York County is 45.3 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 44.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in York County is $82,904. This is 16% higher than the state median of $71,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $357,200. Housing costs are 34% higher than the state median of $266,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 74.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

York County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%.

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.