County · Maine
York County, Maine
York County, Maine. York County had 222,434 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). It holds 44 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 25 towns and townships and 16 census-designated) and 59 census tracts. GEOID 23031.
York County is one of the 3 counties of the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
222,434
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 211,972 · ACS 2020-2024: 216,731
Median household income
$88,333
±$2,794 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$395,700
±$6,526 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,339
±$51 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
How many people live in York County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 211,972 residents in York County. The Census Bureau estimates 222,434 for July 1, 2025, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 216,731 over 991 square miles of land.
| Measure | York County | Maine | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 216,731 | 1,387,817 | +12,415 |
| Households | 91,413±927 | 597,159 | +6,099 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.02 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 115,091±117 | 751,876 | +4,865 |
York County's population since 2000
From 186,742 in 2000 to 222,434 in 2025: up 19.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in York County?
York County holds 44 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 25 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 16 census-designated places. The largest is Biddeford with 22,399 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Biddeford | 22,552 | $72,333 |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 21,982 | $72,524 |
| Saco | 20,381 | $92,241 |
| York | 13,723 | $121,250 |
| Kennebunk | 11,536 | $107,804 |
| Wells | 11,314 | $88,024 |
| Kittery | 10,070 | $93,728 |
| Old Orchard Beach | 8,960 | $60,050 |
| Buxton | 8,376 | $100,144 |
| Berwick | 7,950 | $94,771 |
| Waterboro | 7,936 | $89,392 |
| South Berwick | 7,467 | $99,572 |
| Eliot | 6,717 | $101,522 |
| Lebanon | 6,469 | $97,750 |
| Kennebunk CDP | 5,776 | $95,169 |
| North Berwick | 4,978 | $101,875 |
| Kittery CDP | 4,973 | $84,730 |
| Hollis | 4,745 | $95,950 |
| Lyman | 4,525 | $87,284 |
| Arundel | 4,264 | $101,597 |
| Limington | 3,892 | $84,675 |
| South Berwick CDP | 3,825 | $90,972 |
| South Eliot | 3,719 | $99,299 |
| Kennebunkport | 3,629 | $102,747 |
| Lake Arrowhead | 3,192 | $98,654 |
| Limerick | 3,188 | $101,172 |
| York Harbor | 3,132 | $100,625 |
| Alfred | 3,073 | $82,321 |
| Cape Neddick | 3,037 | $108,412 |
| Shapleigh | 2,921 | $88,140 |
| Acton | 2,671 | $78,750 |
| Berwick CDP | 2,277 | $81,406 |
| Dayton | 2,129 | $113,750 |
| Parsonsfield | 1,791 | $72,045 |
| North Berwick CDP | 1,721 | $98,317 |
| Newfield | 1,648 | $57,188 |
| Ogunquit | 1,577 | $114,259 |
| Cornish | 1,508 | $69,038 |
| Kennebunkport CDPGEOID 2336710 | 1,264 | $121,189 |
| West Kennebunk | 1,191 | $124,167 |
| Kittery PointGEOID 2337375 | 1,009 | $141,086 |
| Alfred CDPGEOID 2300695 | 874 | not published |
| Cornish CDPGEOID 2314450 | 764 | $68,686 |
| Kezar Falls | 736 | $58,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in York County?
The median resident of York County is 45.3 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.9%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | York County | Maine | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3±0.1 | 44.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.8%±0.1 pts | 18.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3%±0.1 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 2.2% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.1%±0.6 pts | 89.9% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | +0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±0.4 pts | 4.1% | +0.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.7%±0.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±0.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3%±0.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±0.6 pts | 6.2% | −1.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±0.4 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.2%±1.1 pts | 36.2% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.0%±0.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of York County's 91,413 households earn less than $88,333 a year (±$2,794), against $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $83,478 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,855 after inflation. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | York County | Maine | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,333±$2,794 | $74,733 | +$4,855 |
| Mean household income | $110,468±$2,526 | $100,102 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,536±$993 | $43,742 | +$3,117 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7%±0.7 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.0%±2.3 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1%±0.8 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.7%±0.9 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 77.3% of York County's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $395,700 by its owner (±$6,526). The median renter pays $1,339 a month including utilities, and 34.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | York County | Maine | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $395,700±$6,526 | $296,600 | +$85,196 |
| Median gross rent | $1,339±$51 | $1,139 | +$129 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.5%±3.1 pts | 37.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,988±$40 | $1,729 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3%±1.0 pts | 74.3% | +3.4 pts |
| Housing units | 115,091±117 | 751,876 | +4,865 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.7%±0.9 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.1%±0.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.9%±1.1 pts | 22.9% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 1,473 new housing units across York County in 2025 (928 single-family), 6.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in York County get to work?
72.0% of York County's workers drive alone and 16.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | York County | Maine | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.0%±0.7 pts | 61.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.0%±1.2 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±0.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±0.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.8%±1.0 pts | 15.9% | +11.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.7 min±0.7 | 24.6 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 are York County's census tracts?
York County is divided into 59 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,490 (Tract 61.03) to $146,385 (Tract 360.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does York County compare with Maine's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 16 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 16 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 16 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 16 |
| Median home value | 2nd of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 16 |
| Poverty rate | 15th of 16 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 16 |
| Median age | 12th of 16 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.