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York, Alabama
York, city, in Sumter County, Alabama. York had 2,233 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,414 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,056 (±436). GEOID 0184096.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,233
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,414 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,056 ±436
Median household income
$30,489
±$10,599 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$80,100
±$31,762 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$763
±$160 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is York and what county is it in?
York is a city in Sumter County, Alabama. It covers 6.9 square miles of land, 352 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in York, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,233 people lived in York on July 1, 2025, down 7.7% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020 Census counted 2,414 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,056 (±436).
| Measure | York | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,056 ±436 | 11,878 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,022 ±216 | 4,823 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.91 ±0.20 | 2.02 | −0.59 |
| Housing units | 1,404 ±226 | 6,356 | no clear change |
York's population since 2000
From 2,854 in 2000 to 2,233 in 2025: down 21.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for York as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in York?
The median resident of York is 44.4 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 89.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 8.7%.
| Measure | York | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 ±5.2 | 35.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±6.4 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0% ±5.5 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 46.2% ±6.0 pts | 44.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±5.9 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 89.1% ±6.4 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±3.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 23.9% ±6.9 pts | 21.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±7.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9% ±4.6 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.2% ±6.8 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7% ±3.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6% ±6.6 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±3.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in York earn?
Half of York's 1,022 households earn less than $30,489 a year (±$10,599), against $33,310 in Sumter County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $31,016 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 39.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | York | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $30,489 ±$10,599 | $33,310 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $40,956 ±$7,382 | $52,781 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,782 ±$3,591 | $21,267 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 39.5% ±13.6 pts | 26.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 55.6% ±19.5 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.1% ±10.1 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% ±3.9 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.5% ±8.4 pts | 76.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in York?
Owners occupy 62.5% of York's occupied homes and renters 37.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $80,100 by its owner (±$31,762). The median renter pays $763 a month including utilities, and 62.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | York | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $80,100 ±$31,762 | $82,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $763 ±$160 | $775 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 62.3% ±18.2 pts | 51.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $946 ±$554 | $1,187 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.5% ±10.4 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.5% ±10.4 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,404 ±226 | 6,356 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±6.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1% ±7.5 pts | 58.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.2% ±7.4 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9% ±2.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% ±2.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is York building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in York in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in York work and get to work?
89.7% of York's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes.
| Measure | York | Sumter County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.2% ±11.3 pts | 45.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±3.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.7% ±6.5 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4% ±6.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min ±3.9 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in York?
No census tract lies mostly in York; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 115Sumter County | 3,282 | $35,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in York) · Census block assignment files
How does York compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, York is the 7,304th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 172nd-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
York ranks 293rd of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 172nd | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 248th | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 169th | 311 |
| Median household income | 293rd | 305 |
| Per capita income | 285th | 311 |
| Median home value | 292nd | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 184th | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 13th | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 232nd | 295 |
| Median age | 70th | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 225th | 310 |
| Travel time to work | 285th | 310 |
York's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare York with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for York?
24 of the 57 figures for York on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for York are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in York.