York County, Virginia Demographics 2026

York County, Virginia has a population of 71,005, the 30th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $109,956 and the median home value is $433,200. The poverty rate is 5.5%.

York County Quick Facts

Population 71,005

Median Household Income $109,956

Median Home Value $433,200

Poverty Rate 5.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 39.9 years

Homeownership Rate 71.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 50.0%

High School Graduation 95.2%

Cities/Places 2

Population 71,005 30th of 133

Median Income $109,956 18% higher than state

Poverty Rate 5.5%

Unemployment 4.2%

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	70,590	71,005	+0.6%
Median household income	$108,326	$109,956	+1.5%
Median home value	$411,200	$433,200	+5.4%

Median Household Income

York

$109,956

$93,170

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

York

$433,200

$383,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.3%

$25K-$50K 12.0%

$50K-$100K 24.8%

$100K+ 55.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

0.5%

$15K-$20K

1.3%

$20K-$25K

1.7%

$25K-$30K

1.8%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

1.6%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

5.0%

$60K-$75K

8.3%

$75K-$100K

11.5%

$100K-$125K

12.3%

$125K-$150K

11.0%

$150K-$200K

13.3%

$200K+

19.3%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

66.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.6%

Renter 28.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,827/mo 19.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.1%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

23.1%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in York County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bethel Manor	4,393	$77,294	7.7%	N/A
Yorktown	128	$63,250	0.0%	$481,600

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Population Overview

York County is located in Virginia with a total population of 71,005. It is the 30th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in York County is 39.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in York County is $109,956. This is 18% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $433,200. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in York County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.0%.

Education

50.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places York County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%. Notably, 23.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

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 Virginia 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, Virginia?

York County has a population of 71,005, making it the 30th most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in York County?

The median household income in York County is $109,956 with a poverty rate of 5.5%.

How many cities are in York County, Virginia?

York County contains 2 Census-designated places.