York County Demographics

A map of York County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,557	12,559	87.9%	88.9%
Hispanic	884	839	6.2%	5.9%
Multiracial	468	367	3.3%	2.6%
Black	188	167	1.3%	1.2%
Native American/Other	116	103	0.8%	0.7%
Asian	73	90	0.5%	0.6%

York County, Nebraska has an estimated population of 14,286, a slight increase from the 14,125 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.9% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. 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 considerably less diverse than Nebraska 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 20.5% in 2020 and 22.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

York County is ranked the 21st most populous county in Nebraska, out of 93 counties. York County was ranked the 21st most populous county in the 2020 Census.

York County's White Population

12,557 residents of York County, or 87.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in York County is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. York County ranks 60th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 93 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 88.9% to 87.9%.

York County is less White than neighboring Polk County (90.1% White), Fillmore County (92.5% White), Hamilton County (91.9% White), Seward County (93.7% White), and Merrick County (90.5% White).

York County's Black Population

188 residents of York County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in York County is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. York County ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Black residents' share of York County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

York County is more Black than neighboring Polk County (0.2% Black), Fillmore County (0.6% Black), Hamilton County (0.2% Black), Seward County (0.8% Black), and Merrick County (0% Black).

York County's Asian Population

73 residents of York County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in York County is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. York County ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Asian residents' share of York County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

York County is more Asian than neighboring Polk County (0.2% Asian), and Fillmore County (0.1% Asian). York County is less Asian than neighboring Merrick County (0.7% Asian).

York County's Hispanic Population

884 residents of York County, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in York County is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. York County ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of York County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

York County is more Hispanic than neighboring Fillmore County (3.8% Hispanic), Hamilton County (4.3% Hispanic), Seward County (3% Hispanic), and Merrick County (5.6% Hispanic). York County is less Hispanic than neighboring Polk County (6.3% Hispanic).

York County's Native American/Other Population

116 residents of York County, or 0.8% 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 Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. York County ranks 30th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of York County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

York County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Polk County (0.3% Native American/Other), Fillmore County (0.4% Native American/Other), Hamilton County (0.2% Native American/Other), Seward County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Merrick County (0% Native American/Other).

York County's Multiracial Population

468 residents of York County, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in York County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. York County ranks 46th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Multiracial residents' share of York County's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.3%.

York County is more Multiracial than neighboring Polk County (2.9% Multiracial), Fillmore County (2.5% Multiracial), Hamilton County (3% Multiracial), Seward County (1.6% Multiracial), and Merrick County (3.1% 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.