York County, Maine Demographics 2026

Name: York County, Maine Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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York County, Maine has a population of 216,731, the 2nd most populous county in Maine. The median household income is $88,333 and the median home value is $395,700. The poverty rate is 7.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

York County Quick Facts

Population 216,731

Median Household Income $88,333

Median Home Value $395,700

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Median Age 45.3 years

Homeownership Rate 77.3%

Affordability Ratio 4.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 36.2%

High School Graduation 95.4%

Cities/Places 19

Population 216,731 2nd of 16

Median Income $88,333 18% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment 3.4%

How York County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	214,731	216,731	+0.9%
Median household income	$82,904	$88,333	+6.5%
Median home value	$357,200	$395,700	+10.8%

Median Household Income

York

$88,333

$74,733

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

York

$395,700

$296,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.9%

$25K-$50K 15.3%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 43.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

9.1%

$150K-$200K

11.5%

$200K+

11.1%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.8%|National: 5.2%

65.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.3%

Renter 22.7%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,339/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.8%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

29.3%

75+

8.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in York County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Biddeford	22,498	$72,333	15.5%	$396,600
Sanford	22,247	$72,524	10.3%	$280,200
Saco	20,819	$92,241	6.4%	$413,100
Old Orchard Beach	9,244	$60,050	14.9%	$366,600
Kennebunk	6,221	$95,169	11.2%	$452,800
Kittery	5,110	$84,730	4.0%	$461,400
York Harbor	4,240	$100,625	5.3%	$627,700
South Eliot	4,203	$99,299	5.5%	$475,600
South Berwick	3,381	$90,972	4.8%	$396,700
Lake Arrowhead	3,322	$98,654	2.5%	$267,300
Cape Neddick	2,453	$108,412	12.0%	$684,400
Berwick	1,998	$81,406	5.3%	$323,300
North Berwick	1,702	$98,317	4.2%	$346,900
West Kennebunk	1,395	$124,167	7.1%	$554,100
Kennebunkport	1,276	$121,189	11.8%	$814,400
Cornish	1,024	$68,686	8.3%	N/A
Kittery Point	935	$141,086	2.0%	$481,700
Kezar Falls	819	$58,083	6.5%	$234,100
Alfred	661	N/A	6.3%	$365,000

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Population Overview

York County is located in Maine with a total population of 216,731. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 16 in Maine. The county encompasses 19 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 $88,333. This is 18% higher than the state median of $74,733. It is also 9% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $395,700. Housing costs are 33% higher than the state median of $296,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

York County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%.

Education

36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for York County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maine and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of York County, Maine?

York County has a population of 216,731, making it the 2nd most populous county in Maine.

What is the median income in York County?

The median household income in York County is $88,333 with a poverty rate of 7.6%.

How many cities are in York County, Maine?

York County contains 19 Census-designated places.