York Springs, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 865, York Springs'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 Springs is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Adams County. The total population is 865. It ranks as the 1063rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in York Springs is 30.4 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 28.9% of the population under 18, York Springs has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in York Springs is $92,750. This is 19% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 15% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $183,500. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, York Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in York Springs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.3%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (34.3% vs 8.7%).

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 79.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for York Springs, 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.