York Haven, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 732, York Haven'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

York Haven is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within York County. The total population is 732. It ranks as the 1157th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in York Haven is 38.0 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. 11.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in York Haven is $73,750. This is 5% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.7%. This is 60% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $164,200. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, York Haven is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in York Haven is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.8%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

10.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% 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 95.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for York Haven, 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.