New Market, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 718, New Market's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

New Market is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within York County. The total population is 718. It ranks as the 1167th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Market is 35.5 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 32.3% of the population under 18, New Market has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Market is $34,500. This is 56% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.5%. This is 203% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $157,900. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 31.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 55% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

New Market has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.9%.

Education

6.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Market, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.