York County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Population Overview

York County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 459,312. It is the 8th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 36 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in York County is 40.9 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in York County is $82,238. This is 8% higher than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $235,000. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, York County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in York County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.1%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.