York County Demographics

A map of York County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	195,330	194,044	90.1%	91.5%
Multiracial	10,699	8,015	4.9%	3.8%
Hispanic	4,704	4,097	2.2%	1.9%
Black	2,418	2,009	1.1%	0.9%
Asian	2,310	2,502	1.1%	1.2%
Native American/Other	1,270	1,305	0.6%	0.6%

York County, Maine has an estimated population of 216,731, a slight increase from the 211,972 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of York County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

York has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Maine overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In York County, that probability was 16.0% in 2020 and 18.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

York County is ranked the 2nd most populous county in Maine, out of 16 counties. York County was ranked the 2nd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

York County's White Population

195,330 residents of York County, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in York County is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. York County ranks 11th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 16 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of York County's population has decreased from 91.5% to 90.1%.

York County is more White than neighboring Strafford County (87.6% White), Cumberland County (85.6% White), and Rockingham County (89.5% White). York County is less White than neighboring Carroll County (94% White), and Belknap County (92.7% White).

York County's Black Population

2,418 residents of York County, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in York County is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. York County ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 16 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. Black residents' share of York County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

York County is more Black than neighboring Rockingham County (0.7% Black), Carroll County (0.6% Black), and Belknap County (0.5% Black). York County is less Black than neighboring Cumberland County (3.4% Black).

York County's Asian Population

2,310 residents of York County, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in York County is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. York County ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 16 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Asian residents' share of York County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

York County is more Asian than neighboring Carroll County (0.8% Asian). York County is less Asian than neighboring Strafford County (2.7% Asian), Cumberland County (2.2% Asian), Rockingham County (1.9% Asian), and Belknap County (1.2% Asian).

York County's Hispanic Population

4,704 residents of York County, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in York County is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. York County ranks 5th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 16 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Hispanic residents' share of York County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

York County is more Hispanic than neighboring Carroll County (1.8% Hispanic). York County is less Hispanic than neighboring Strafford County (3.2% Hispanic), Cumberland County (2.8% Hispanic), Rockingham County (3.7% Hispanic), and Belknap County (2.3% Hispanic).

York County's Native American/Other Population

1,270 residents of York County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in York County is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. York County ranks 14th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 16 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of York County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

York County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Strafford County (0.5% Native American/Other), Cumberland County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Carroll County (0.4% Native American/Other).

York County's Multiracial Population

10,699 residents of York County, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in York County is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. York County ranks 11th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 16 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.5%. Multiracial residents' share of York County's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.9%.

York County is more Multiracial than neighboring Strafford County (4.8% Multiracial), Rockingham County (3.6% Multiracial), Carroll County (2.4% Multiracial), and Belknap County (2.8% Multiracial). York County is less Multiracial than neighboring Cumberland County (5.5% 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.