York County Demographics

A map of York County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	46,998	46,932	66.2%	67.0%
Black	9,245	8,633	13.0%	12.3%
Hispanic	5,545	5,136	7.8%	7.3%
Multiracial	4,292	4,382	6.0%	6.3%
Asian	4,137	4,251	5.8%	6.1%
Native American/Other	788	711	1.1%	1.0%

York County, Virginia has an estimated population of 71,005, a slight increase from the 70,045 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.2% White, 13.0% Black, 7.8% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, 5.8% Asian, and 1.1% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia 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 52.3% in 2020 and 53.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

York County is ranked the 30th most populous county in Virginia, out of 133 counties. York County was ranked the 30th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

York County's White Population

46,998 residents of York County, or 66.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in York County is higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. York County ranks 77th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 133 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 67.0% to 66.2%.

York County is more White than neighboring Newport News County (39.2% White), and Hampton County (35.2% White). York County is less White than neighboring Gloucester County (82.5% White), Poquoson County (87.3% White), and Mathews County (84.6% White).

York County's Black Population

9,245 residents of York County, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in York County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. York County ranks 68th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Black residents' share of York County's population has increased from 12.3% to 13.0%.

York County is more Black than neighboring Gloucester County (8.1% Black), Poquoson County (1.9% Black), and Mathews County (9.7% Black). York County is less Black than neighboring Newport News County (40.6% Black), and Hampton County (48.1% Black).

York County's Asian Population

4,137 residents of York County, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in York County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. York County ranks 15th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Asian residents' share of York County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

York County is more Asian than neighboring Newport News County (3.3% Asian), Gloucester County (0.8% Asian), Poquoson County (1.7% Asian), Hampton County (2.2% Asian), and Mathews County (0% Asian).

York County's Hispanic Population

5,545 residents of York County, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in York County is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. York County ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Hispanic residents' share of York County's population has increased from 7.3% to 7.8%.

York County is more Hispanic than neighboring Gloucester County (4.3% Hispanic), Poquoson County (4.2% Hispanic), Hampton County (6.9% Hispanic), and Mathews County (2.7% Hispanic). York County is less Hispanic than neighboring Newport News County (10.8% Hispanic).

York County's Native American/Other Population

788 residents of York County, or 1.1% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. York County ranks 18th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of York County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

York County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gloucester County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Poquoson County (0.7% Native American/Other). York County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hampton County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Mathews County (1.3% Native American/Other).

York County's Multiracial Population

4,292 residents of York County, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in York County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. York County ranks 4th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, York County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of York County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

York County is more Multiracial than neighboring Newport News County (5% Multiracial), Gloucester County (4.1% Multiracial), Poquoson County (4.2% Multiracial), and Mathews County (1.8% Multiracial). York County is less Multiracial than neighboring Hampton County (6.3% 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.