York County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

York County is located in Virginia with a total population of 70,590. It is the 30th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in York County is 39.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in York County is $108,326. This is 19% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.4%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. The median home value is $411,200. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in York County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.0% 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 cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%. Notably, 23.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.