County · Virginia
York County, Virginia
York County, Virginia. York County had 71,374 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 2 places (2 census-designated) and 16 census tracts. GEOID 51199.
York County is one of the 18 counties of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
71,374
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 70,045 · ACS 2020-2024: 71,005
Median household income
$109,956
±$4,078 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$433,200
±$9,582 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,827
±$41 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in York County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 70,045 residents in York County. The Census Bureau estimates 71,374 for July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 71,005 over 105 square miles of land.
| Measure | York County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 71,005 | 8,705,170 | +3,023 |
| Households | 26,968±326 | 3,365,732 | +1,865 |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.03 | 2.52 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 28,506±52 | 3,684,756 | +610 |
York County's population since 2000
From 56,297 in 2000 to 71,374 in 2025: up 26.8%. 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 2 places: 2 census-designated places. The largest is Bethel Manor with 4,393 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bethel ManorGEOID 5107160 | 4,540 | $77,294 |
|---|---|---|
| YorktownGEOID 5188240 | 221 | $63,250 |
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 39.9 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.0%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | York County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9±0.5 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% | 11.0% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.2%±0.6 pts | 58.4% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.0%±0.6 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.8%±0.4 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0%±0.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0%±0.7 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.8%±1.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 17.5%±1.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2%±1.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±0.8 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±0.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.0%±2.1 pts | 42.2% | +2.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.3%±1.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.5%±1.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 26,968 households earn less than $109,956 a year (±$4,078), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $113,309 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | York County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,956±$4,078 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $135,038±$4,238 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,374±$1,445 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6%±0.8 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.2%±1.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6%±1.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 71.6% of York County's occupied homes and renters 28.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $433,200 by its owner (±$9,582). The median renter pays $1,827 a month including utilities, and 40.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | York County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $433,200±$9,582 | $383,700 | +$30,640 |
| Median gross rent | $1,827±$41 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.5%±4.8 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,250±$55 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.6%±2.1 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 28,506±52 | 3,684,756 | +610 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±2.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8%±1.8 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 204 new housing units across York County in 2025 (198 single-family), 2.9 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?
73.9% of York County's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | York County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4%±1.2 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.9%±2.0 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±1.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.7%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4%±1.8 pts | 18.3% | +9.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min±0.8 | 27.3 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 16 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $66,250 (Tract 502.08) to $147,734 (Tract 502.06).
| Tract 502.0351199050203 | 6,541±603 | $114,155 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 502.0551199050205 | 4,476±413 | $141,140 |
| Tract 502.0651199050206 | 6,723±603 | $147,734 |
| Tract 502.0751199050207 | 4,393±561 | $77,294 |
| Tract 502.0851199050208 | 1,978±363 | $66,250 |
| Tract 503.0351199050303 | 6,558±800 | $107,683 |
| Tract 503.0451199050304 | 4,839±503 | $142,165 |
| Tract 503.0551199050305 | 3,237±333 | $111,563 |
| Tract 503.0651199050306 | 4,915±584 | $83,571 |
| Tract 504.0151199050401 | 3,415±374 | $127,917 |
| Tract 504.0251199050402 | 3,846±543 | $141,944 |
| Tract 50551199050500 | 4,483±560 | $81,970 |
| Tract 50951199050900 | 2,451±355 | $77,880 |
| Tract 51051199051000 | 5,411±581 | $92,026 |
| Tract 51151199051100 | 7,739±802 | $131,939 |
| Tract 990151199990100 | 0±13 | not published |
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 Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 30th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 64th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 133 |
| Median household income | 20th of 133 |
| Median home value | 18th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 124th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 133 |
| Median age | 86th of 133 |
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.