York County Demographics
A map of York County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 194,044 | 91.5% |
Multiracial | 8,015 | 3.8% |
Hispanic | 4,097 | 1.9% |
Asian | 2,502 | 1.2% |
Black | 2,009 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 1,305 | 0.6% |
York County, Maine had a population of 211,972 in 2020. It was 91.5% White, 0.9% Black, 1.2% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of York County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
York County is the 2nd most populous county of the 16 counties in Maine.
York County's White Population
194,044 residents of York County identify as White, or 91.5%. This makes the White share of the population of York County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 16 counties in Maine, York County is ranked #11 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
York County is more White than neighboring Strafford County (87.6% White), Cumberland County (86.5% White), and Rockingham County (90.1% White). York County is less White than neighboring Carroll County (93.7% White), and Belknap County (92.2% White).
York County's Black Population
2,009 residents of York County identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of York County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 16 counties in Maine, York County is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
York County is more Black than neighboring Rockingham County (0.7% Black), Carroll County (0.3% Black), and Belknap County (0.5% Black). York County is less Black than neighboring Strafford County (1.1% Black), and Cumberland County (3.9% Black).
York County's Asian Population
2,502 residents of York County identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of York County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 16 counties in Maine, York County is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
York County is more Asian than neighboring Carroll County (0.7% Asian), and Belknap County (0.9% Asian). York County is less Asian than neighboring Strafford County (3.4% Asian), Cumberland County (2.4% Asian), and Rockingham County (2% Asian).
York County's Hispanic Population
4,097 residents of York County identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of York County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 16 counties in Maine, York County is ranked #5 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
York County is more Hispanic than neighboring Carroll County (1.5% Hispanic). York County is less Hispanic than neighboring Strafford County (3% Hispanic), Cumberland County (2.6% Hispanic), Rockingham County (3.3% Hispanic), and Belknap County (2% Hispanic).
York County's Native American/Other Population
1,305 residents of York County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of York County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 16 counties in Maine, York County is ranked #14 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
York County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Strafford County (0.5% Native American/Other), Rockingham County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Belknap County (0.5% Native American/Other).
York County's Multiracial Population
8,015 residents of York County identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of York County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 16 counties in Maine, York County is ranked #11 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
York County is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockingham County (3.5% Multiracial), and Carroll County (3.2% Multiracial). York County is less Multiracial than neighboring Strafford County (4.4% Multiracial), Cumberland County (3.9% Multiracial), and Belknap County (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.