York, NE Demographics

A map of York's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,216	6,967	88.6%	86.4%
Hispanic	501	612	6.2%	7.6%
Multiracial	238	253	2.9%	3.1%
Asian	71	72	0.9%	0.9%
Native American/Other	60	54	0.7%	0.7%
Black	55	108	0.7%	1.3%

York, Nebraska has an estimated population of 8,141, a less than 1% change from the 8,066 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 6.2% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, 0.7% Black, and 0.7% 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 less 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, that probability was 24.7% in 2020 and 20.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

York is ranked the 20th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

York's White Population

7,216 residents of York, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in York is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. York ranks 442nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of York's population has increased from 86.4% to 88.6%.

York is more White than neighboring Bradshaw (63.6% White). York is less White than neighboring McCool Junction (89.7% White), Waco (89.9% White), Benedict (91.8% White), and Thayer (90.6% White).

York's Black Population

55 residents of York, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in York is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. York ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Black population has declined by an estimated 49.1%. Black residents' share of York's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%.

York is more Black than neighboring Waco (0% Black), Benedict (0% Black), and Thayer (0% Black). York is less Black than neighboring McCool Junction (1.5% Black), and Bradshaw (5.5% Black).

York's Asian Population

71 residents of York, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in York is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. York ranks 70th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Asian residents' share of York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

York is more Asian than neighboring McCool Junction (0% Asian), Waco (0.6% Asian), Benedict (0% Asian), Thayer (0% Asian), and Bradshaw (0% Asian).

York's Hispanic Population

501 residents of York, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in York is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. York ranks 141st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Hispanic residents' share of York's population has decreased from 7.6% to 6.2%.

York is more Hispanic than neighboring McCool Junction (1.1% Hispanic), and Benedict (0.4% Hispanic). York is less Hispanic than neighboring Waco (7.3% Hispanic), Thayer (9.4% Hispanic), and Bradshaw (29.8% Hispanic).

York's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of York, or 0.7% 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 Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. York ranks 218th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

York is more Native American/Other than neighboring McCool Junction (0% Native American/Other), Waco (0% Native American/Other), Benedict (0% Native American/Other), Thayer (0% Native American/Other), and Bradshaw (0.6% Native American/Other).

York's Multiracial Population

238 residents of York, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in York is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. York ranks 246th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Multiracial residents' share of York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

York is more Multiracial than neighboring Waco (2.2% Multiracial), Thayer (0% Multiracial), and Bradshaw (0.6% Multiracial). York is less Multiracial than neighboring McCool Junction (7.7% Multiracial), and Benedict (7.9% 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.