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Population Review

York, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of York, Pennsylvania is 44,830 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $47,115, the median home value is $103,100, and the median age is 34.2.

The population has grown 3.1% since 2010 (43,863 → 45,241).

44,830

Population

8471

People / sq mi

$47,115

Median Income

$103,100

Median Home Value

York covers 5.3 sq mi of land at 8471 people per square mile.

About York, PA

York is a city in Pennsylvania with a population of 44,830. It ranks #11 among cities in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 34.2, younger than the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in York is $47,115, below the US median of $74,580. 19.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $103,100, with monthly rent averaging $958. The homeownership rate of 43.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in York reflects 17.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.1 minutes each way.

York city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of York city had a population of 43,863 in 2010 and 45,241 in 2024, a 3.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 45,241 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.22%.

2024 · 45K20102024

45,241

Population (2024)

43,863

Population (2010)

45,241

Peak (2024)

0.22%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201043,863
201143,756
201243,690
201344,029
201443,970
201544,048
201644,057
201744,053
201844,022
201943,932
202044,785
202144,852
202244,879
202345,009
202445,241

Race & Ethnicity

White45.6%
Black or African American25.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$47,115

Median Household Income

$25,487

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$103,100

Median Home Value

$958

Median Rent

43.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

81.0%

High School+

17.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.4%

Drive Alone

66.3%

Public Transit

9.1%

Work From Home

23.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

25.4%

Foreign Born

71.5%

Non-English at Home

4.5%

Veterans

20.1%

With Disability

89.6%

Health Insurance

91.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.1%
Manufacturing16.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.7%
Retail Trade9.4%
Construction5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Information3.8%
Public Administration2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

York, Pennsylvania has a population of 44,830 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in York, Pennsylvania is $47,115, with 19.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in York, Pennsylvania is $103,100, with median monthly rent at $958 and a homeownership rate of 43.8%.

The median age in York, Pennsylvania is 34.2 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The population has grown 3.1% since 2010 (43,863 → 45,241).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.