York County, Pennsylvania Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Pennsylvania

The population of York County, Pennsylvania is 459,312 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $82,238, the median home value is $235,000, and the median age is 40.9.

The population of York County has grown 8.2% since 2010 (435,420 → 471,240), a +0.57% annualized rate.

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

459,312

Population

+0.57%

Annual growth

508

People / sq mi

$82,238

Median Income

$235,000

Median Home Value

York County covers 904 sq mi of land at 507.9 people per square mile.

About York County, PA

York County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of 459,312. It ranks #8 among counties in Pennsylvania by population. The median age is 40.9, older than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in York County is $82,238, above the US median of $74,580. 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $235,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,150. The homeownership rate of 75.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in York County reflects 27.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.6 minutes each way.

York County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of York County had a population of 435,420 in 2010 and 471,240 in 2024, a 8.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 471,240 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.57%.

471,240

Population (2024)

435,420

Population (2010)

471,240

Peak (2024)

0.57%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	435,420	-	-	estimate
2011	436,749	+1,329	+0.31%	estimate
2012	437,551	+802	+0.18%	estimate
2013	439,041	+1,490	+0.34%	estimate
2014	440,616	+1,575	+0.36%	estimate
2015	441,911	+1,295	+0.29%	estimate
2016	444,012	+2,101	+0.48%	estimate
2017	445,924	+1,912	+0.43%	estimate
2018	448,417	+2,493	+0.56%	estimate
2019	449,341	+924	+0.21%	estimate
2020	456,754	+7,413	+1.65%	estimate
2021	459,264	+2,510	+0.55%	estimate
2022	461,385	+2,121	+0.46%	estimate
2023	465,977	+4,592	+1.00%	estimate
2024	471,240	+5,263	+1.13%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	82.9%
Black or African American	5.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.9

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

18.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

5.8%

10–14

6.7%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

12.3%

35–44

12.5%

45–54

12.8%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

10.9%

75–84

5.3%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 18.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$82,238+$6,157 vs state
Mean household income	$101,502
Per-capita income	$40,530
Poverty rate	5.9%-2.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.9%
Employment-to-population	62.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.0%

Manufacturing

15.4%

Finance & real estate

9.4%

Retail trade

7.4%

Construction

7.2%

Education & health care

6.9%

Information

5.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

The largest employment sector in York County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

1.5%

Carpool

78.5%

Public transit

10.5%

Work from home

26.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$235,000$-5,500 vs state

Median home value

$1,150

Median rent

75.8%

Homeownership rate

188,608

Total housing units

95.5%

Occupied

4.5%

Vacant

24.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.3%

With health insurance

93.4%

With broadband internet

28.3%

Foreign-born

7.4%

Veterans (18+)

14.0%

With a disability

91.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.4%

High School+

27.2%

Bachelor's+

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Metro areas in Pennsylvania

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Common questions about York County, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions

York County, Pennsylvania has a population of 459,312 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Pennsylvania. Population density is 508 people per square mile.

The population of York County has grown 8.2% since 2010 (435,420 → 471,240), a +0.57% annualized rate.

The median household income in York County, Pennsylvania is $82,238, with mean (average) household income of $101,502 and per-capita income of $40,530. 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In York County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.9%), Black or African American (5.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in York County, Pennsylvania is 40.9 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in York County is $235,000 and median monthly rent is $1,150. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 188,608 total housing units, 4.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in York County, Pennsylvania is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Philadelphia is among the largest cities associated with York County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,582,432.