West York, PA Demographics

A map of West York's Population by Race

West York, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 5,092, a less than 1% change from the 5,094 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.6% White, 27.2% Hispanic, 14.3% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West York, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West York is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 West York, that probability was 60.5% in 2020 and 60.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West York is ranked the 266th 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). West York was ranked the 264th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West York's White Population

2,778 residents of West York, or 54.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West York is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. West York ranks 1804th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West York's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of West York's population has decreased from 57.3% to 54.6%.

West York is more White than neighboring York (33.6% White), and North York (47.2% White). West York is less White than neighboring Grantley (80.5% White), Shiloh (70.4% White), and New Salem (85.4% White).

West York's Black Population

728 residents of West York, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West York is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. West York ranks 127th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West York's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Black residents' share of West York's population has increased from 12.2% to 14.3%.

West York is more Black than neighboring Grantley (3.7% Black), Shiloh (2.6% Black), North York (9.1% Black), and New Salem (6.2% Black). West York is less Black than neighboring York (24.1% Black).

West York's Asian Population

0 residents of West York, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West York is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. West York ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West York's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West York's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

West York is less Asian than neighboring York (1% Asian), Grantley (8.3% Asian), Shiloh (7.4% Asian), and North York (1.1% Asian).

West York's Hispanic Population

1,385 residents of West York, or 27.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West York is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. West York ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West York's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West York's population has increased from 21.4% to 27.2%.

West York is more Hispanic than neighboring Grantley (3.7% Hispanic), Shiloh (14.3% Hispanic), and New Salem (6.7% Hispanic). West York is less Hispanic than neighboring York (36.6% Hispanic), and North York (32.4% Hispanic).

West York's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of West 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 West York is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West York ranks 84th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West York's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of West York's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

West York is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grantley (0.2% Native American/Other), and New Salem (0% Native American/Other). West York is less Native American/Other than neighboring York (0.6% Native American/Other), Shiloh (1.2% Native American/Other), and North York (0.4% Native American/Other).

West York's Multiracial Population

185 residents of West York, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West York is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. West York ranks 85th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West York's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.7%. Multiracial residents' share of West York's population has decreased from 6.9% to 3.6%.

West York is more Multiracial than neighboring New Salem (1.7% Multiracial). West York is less Multiracial than neighboring York (4.2% Multiracial), Shiloh (4.1% Multiracial), and North York (9.8% 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.