York, AL Demographics

A map of York's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,831	2,162	89.1%	89.6%
White	178	207	8.7%	8.6%
Multiracial	36	36	1.8%	1.5%
Asian	6	3	0.3%	0.1%
Hispanic	5	4	0.2%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

York, Alabama has an estimated population of 2,056, a large decrease from the 2,414 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% Black, 8.7% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of York, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

York has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In York, that probability was 19.0% in 2020 and 19.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

York is ranked the 221st most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 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). York was ranked the 188th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

York's White Population

178 residents of York, or 8.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in York is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. York ranks 572nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's White population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. White residents' share of York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.7%.

York is more White than neighboring Bellamy (3.8% White), and Emelle (0% White). York is less White than neighboring Cuba (85.3% White), Livingston (38.1% White), and Toomsuba (80.7% White).

York's Black Population

1,831 residents of York, or 89.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in York is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. York ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. Black residents' share of York's population has decreased from 89.6% to 89.1%.

York is more Black than neighboring Cuba (7.9% Black), Livingston (53.1% Black), and Toomsuba (1.8% Black). York is less Black than neighboring Bellamy (96.2% Black), and Emelle (100% Black).

York's Asian Population

6 residents of York, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in York is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. York ranks 384th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

York is more Asian than neighboring Bellamy (0% Asian), Toomsuba (0% Asian), and Emelle (0% Asian). York is less Asian than neighboring Cuba (0.8% Asian).

York's Hispanic Population

5 residents of York, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in York is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. York ranks 571st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

York is more Hispanic than neighboring Cuba (0% Hispanic), Bellamy (0% Hispanic), and Emelle (0% Hispanic). York is less Hispanic than neighboring Livingston (1.6% Hispanic), and Toomsuba (8.8% Hispanic).

York's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of York, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in York is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. York ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

York is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cuba (3.5% Native American/Other).

York's Multiracial Population

36 residents of York, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in York is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. York ranks 539th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

York is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellamy (0% Multiracial), and Emelle (0% Multiracial). York is less Multiracial than neighboring Cuba (2.4% Multiracial), Livingston (6.9% Multiracial), and Toomsuba (8.8% 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.