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York County, Nebraska
York County, Nebraska. York County had 14,564 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.2% since 2020, in line with Nebraska (+2.9%). It holds 9 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 31185.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,564
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,125 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,286
Median household income
$77,757
±$6,543 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$189,400
±$13,181 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$877
±$82 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in York County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,125 residents in York County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,564 for July 1, 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, in line with Nebraska (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,286 over 573 square miles of land.
| Measure | York County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,286 | 1,978,707 | +541 |
| Households | 5,712±181 | 797,847 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.07 | 2.42 | +0.11 |
| Housing units | 6,370±60 | 863,444 | no clear change |
York County's population since 2000
From 14,598 in 2000 to 14,564 in 2025: down 0.2%. 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 9 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is York with 8,284 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| York | 8,066 | $63,265 |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 1,080 | $82,500 |
| McCool Junction | 453 | $118,438 |
| WacoGEOID 3150895 | 296 | $76,250 |
| Bradshaw | 273 | $72,900 |
| Gresham | 219 | $45,938 |
| BenedictGEOID 3104195 | 203 | $57,500 |
| ThayerGEOID 3148690 | 44 | $66,250 |
| LushtonGEOID 3129645 | 28 | not published |
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 38.6 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.2%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | York County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6±0.9 | 37.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3%±0.1 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.2% | 12.7% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.9%±0.8 pts | 75.3% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±0.8 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±1.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1%±1.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4%±1.4 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1%±1.6 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.7%±2.7 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0%±1.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8%±1.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 5,712 households earn less than $77,757 a year (±$6,543), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $74,208 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | York County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,757±$6,543 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,779±$4,868 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,176±$1,882 | $41,751 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2%±2.1 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.8%±4.5 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4%±1.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3%±2.1 pts | 90.6% | – |
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 75.5% of York County's occupied homes and renters 24.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $189,400 by its owner (±$13,181). The median renter pays $877 a month including utilities, and 28.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | York County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $189,400±$13,181 | $238,600 | +$23,010 |
| Median gross rent | $877±$82 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.8%±9.1 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,419±$74 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.5%±3.0 pts | 66.5% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,370±60 | 863,444 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.5%±3.4 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5%±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.7%±3.1 pts | 18.7% | – |
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 37 new housing units across York County in 2025 (31 single-family), 2.5 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?
79.8% of York County's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.5%.
| Measure | York County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.0%±2.4 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.8%±3.4 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±2.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.8%±1.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7%±1.9 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.0 min±0.9 | 19.2 min | −4.1 min |
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 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $63,179 (Tract 9697) to $92,926 (Tract 9699).
| Tract 969631185969600 | 2,551±189 | $80,243 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 969731185969700 | 4,308±261 | $63,179 |
| Tract 969831185969800 | 4,702±268 | $68,365 |
| Tract 969931185969900 | 2,725±182 | $92,926 |
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 Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 21st of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 14th of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th of 93 |
| Median household income | 16th of 93 |
| Median home value | 27th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 55th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 93 |
| Median age | 78th of 93 |
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
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