York, PA Demographics

A map of York's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	16,439	17,076	36.6%	38.1%
White	15,099	14,529	33.6%	32.4%
Black	10,850	10,370	24.1%	23.1%
Multiracial	1,865	1,995	4.2%	4.5%
Asian	428	384	1.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	257	446	0.6%	1.0%

York, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 44,938, a less than 1% change from the 44,800 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.6% Hispanic, 33.6% White, 24.1% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.6% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania 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 69.4% in 2020 and 69.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

York is ranked the 11th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

York's White Population

15,099 residents of York, or 33.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in York is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. York ranks 1867th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of York's population has increased from 32.4% to 33.6%.

York is less White than neighboring North York (47.2% White), Grantley (80.5% White), West York (54.6% White), Valley View CDP (York County) (70% White), and Emigsville (77.3% White).

York's Black Population

10,850 residents of York, or 24.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in York is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. York ranks 54th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Black residents' share of York's population has increased from 23.1% to 24.1%.

York is more Black than neighboring North York (9.1% Black), Grantley (3.7% Black), West York (14.3% Black), Valley View CDP (York County) (2.5% Black), and Emigsville (2.6% Black).

York's Asian Population

428 residents of York, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in York is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. York ranks 674th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Asian residents' share of York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

York is more Asian than neighboring West York (0% Asian), and Emigsville (0.6% Asian). York is less Asian than neighboring North York (1.1% Asian), and Grantley (8.3% Asian).

York's Hispanic Population

16,439 residents of York, or 36.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in York is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. York ranks 14th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of York's population has decreased from 38.1% to 36.6%.

York is more Hispanic than neighboring North York (32.4% Hispanic), Grantley (3.7% Hispanic), West York (27.2% Hispanic), Valley View CDP (York County) (23.1% Hispanic), and Emigsville (12.4% Hispanic).

York's Native American/Other Population

257 residents of York, 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 is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. York ranks 168th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

York is more Native American/Other than neighboring North York (0.4% Native American/Other), Grantley (0.2% Native American/Other), West York (0.3% Native American/Other), Valley View CDP (York County) (0.2% Native American/Other), and Emigsville (0.2% Native American/Other).

York's Multiracial Population

1,865 residents of York, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in York is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. York ranks 446th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, York's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of York's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

York is more Multiracial than neighboring Grantley (3.6% Multiracial), West York (3.6% Multiracial), and Valley View CDP (York County) (3.2% Multiracial). York is less Multiracial than neighboring North York (9.8% Multiracial), and Emigsville (6.9% 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.