York County, Nebraska Demographics 2026
York County, Nebraska has a population of 14,286, the 21st most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $77,757 and the median home value is $189,400. The poverty rate is 9.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
York County Quick Facts
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 | 14,231 | 14,286 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $74,058 | $77,757 | +5.0% |
| Median home value | $175,900 | $189,400 | +7.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in York County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 8,141 | $63,265 | 11.5% | $180,900 |
| Henderson | 1,049 | $82,500 | 10.3% | $154,800 |
| McCool Junction | 718 | $118,438 | 3.3% | $149,500 |
| Bradshaw | 346 | $72,900 | 5.8% | $95,000 |
| Benedict | 280 | $57,500 | 19.6% | $96,300 |
| Gresham | 249 | $45,938 | 14.6% | $71,100 |
| Waco | 178 | $76,250 | 2.4% | $138,800 |
| Thayer | 32 | $66,250 | 6.3% | N/A |
| Lushton | 28 | N/A | 7.1% | $55,000 |
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Population Overview
York County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 14,286. It is the 21st most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in York County is 38.6 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in York County is $77,757. This is 2% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $189,400. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, York County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
York County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.2%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.2%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.
Education
25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.
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 Nebraska 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, Nebraska?
York County has a population of 14,286, making it the 21st most populous county in Nebraska.
What is the median income in York County?
The median household income in York County is $77,757 with a poverty rate of 9.2%.
How many cities are in York County, Nebraska?
York County contains 9 Census-designated places.