East York, PA Demographics

A map of East York's Population by Race

East York, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 9,388, a slight decrease from the 9,555 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 5.1% Black, 3.7% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East York, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East York is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East York, that probability was 40.2% in 2020 and 40.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East York is ranked the 100th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East York was ranked the 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East York's White Population

7,179 residents of East York, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East York is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. East York ranks 1642nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East York's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of East York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 76.5%.

East York is more White than neighboring Queens Gate (47.4% White), Valley View CDP (York County) (70% White), and Yorklyn (64.6% White). East York is less White than neighboring Pleasureville (82.2% White), and Tyler Run (91.2% White).

East York's Black Population

478 residents of East York, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East York is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. East York ranks 239th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East York's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Black residents' share of East York's population has decreased from 6.1% to 5.1%.

East York is more Black than neighboring Valley View CDP (York County) (2.5% Black). East York is less Black than neighboring Queens Gate (8.4% Black), Yorklyn (11.9% Black), Pleasureville (6.8% Black), and Tyler Run (6.1% Black).

East York's Asian Population

346 residents of East York, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East York is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. East York ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East York's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.0%. Asian residents' share of East York's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.7%.

East York is more Asian than neighboring Valley View CDP (York County) (1% Asian), Yorklyn (0% Asian), Pleasureville (0% Asian), and Tyler Run (0% Asian). East York is less Asian than neighboring Queens Gate (4% Asian).

East York's Hispanic Population

733 residents of East York, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East York is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. East York ranks 224th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East York's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Hispanic residents' share of East York's population has decreased from 8.6% to 7.8%.

East York is more Hispanic than neighboring Tyler Run (0.5% Hispanic). East York is less Hispanic than neighboring Queens Gate (37.5% Hispanic), Valley View CDP (York County) (23.1% Hispanic), Yorklyn (20.2% Hispanic), and Pleasureville (8% Hispanic).

East York's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of East York, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East York is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. East York ranks 635th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East York's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

East York is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valley View CDP (York County) (0.2% Native American/Other), Pleasureville (0% Native American/Other), and Tyler Run (0% Native American/Other). East York is less Native American/Other than neighboring Queens Gate (0.4% Native American/Other), and Yorklyn (2.2% Native American/Other).

East York's Multiracial Population

627 residents of East York, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East York is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. East York ranks 974th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East York's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 99.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East York's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.7%.

East York is more Multiracial than neighboring Queens Gate (2.2% Multiracial), Valley View CDP (York County) (3.2% Multiracial), Yorklyn (1.1% Multiracial), Pleasureville (3% Multiracial), and Tyler Run (2.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.