York County, Maine Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 2nd-largest in Maine

The population of York County, Maine is 214,731 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 2nd-largest county in Maine. The median household income is $82,904, the median home value is $357,200, and the median age is 45.3.

The population of York County has grown 11.6% since 2010 (197,215 → 220,143), a +0.79% annualized rate.

York County within Maine · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

214,731

Population

+0.79%

Annual growth

217

People / sq mi

$82,904

Median Income

$357,200

Median Home Value

York County covers 991 sq mi of land at 216.6 people per square mile.

About York County, ME

York County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 47.8% of the population. With 214,731 residents, York County is a county in Maine. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Maine in the country, at #2 by population.

Median household income is $82,904, above the US median of $78,538. Only 5.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $357,200, with typical rent around $1,239.

College attainment is above the local norm at 34.6%, near the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 14.8% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in York County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

York County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of York County had a population of 197,215 in 2010 and 220,143 in 2024, a 11.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 220,143 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.79%.

York County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

220,143

Population (2024)

197,215

Population (2010)

220,143

Peak (2024)

0.79%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	197,215	-	-	estimate
2011	198,279	+1,064	+0.54%	estimate
2012	198,950	+671	+0.34%	estimate
2013	199,539	+589	+0.30%	estimate
2014	200,974	+1,435	+0.72%	estimate
2015	201,407	+433	+0.22%	estimate
2016	202,749	+1,342	+0.67%	estimate
2017	204,537	+1,788	+0.88%	estimate
2018	206,041	+1,504	+0.74%	estimate
2019	207,978	+1,937	+0.94%	estimate
2020	212,263	+4,285	+2.06%	estimate
2021	215,050	+2,787	+1.31%	estimate
2022	217,084	+2,034	+0.95%	estimate
2023	219,117	+2,033	+0.94%	estimate
2024	220,143	+1,026	+0.47%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.4%
Black or African American	1.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.3

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

21.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.5%

5–9

4.7%

10–14

5.6%

15–19

5.4%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

12.6%

35–44

12.0%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

7.9%

60–64

8.0%

65–74

13.3%

75–84

6.0%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 14.8% · Seniors (65+): 21.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$82,904+$11,131 vs state
Mean household income	$104,151
Per-capita income	$44,548
Poverty rate	5.2%-1.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	62.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.7%

Manufacturing

11.5%

Finance & real estate

10.0%

Education & health care

8.3%

Construction

7.8%

Information

6.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.7%

Public administration

4.2%

The largest employment sector in York County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

2.2%

Carpool

73.2%

Public transit

14.8%

Work from home

27.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$357,200+$90,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,239

Median rent

76.1%

Homeownership rate

113,853

Total housing units

79.3%

Occupied

20.7%

Vacant

23.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.7%

With health insurance

95.7%

With broadband internet

47.8%

Foreign-born

8.9%

Veterans (18+)

14.5%

With a disability

94.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.1%

High School+

34.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

York County, Maine has a population of 214,731 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 2nd-largest county in Maine. Population density is 217 people per square mile.

The population of York County has grown 11.6% since 2010 (197,215 → 220,143), a +0.79% annualized rate.

The median household income in York County, Maine is $82,904, with mean (average) household income of $104,151 and per-capita income of $44,548. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In York County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%), Black or African American (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in York County, Maine is 45.3 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in York County is $357,200 and median monthly rent is $1,239. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 113,853 total housing units, 20.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in York County, Maine is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Portland is among the largest cities associated with York County, Maine, with a population of 68,505.