York, PA Demographics

A map of York's Population by Race

York, Pennsylvania had a population of 44,800 in 2020. It was 32.4% White, 23.1% Black, 0.9% Asian, 38.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of York, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, York is the 11th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

York's White Population

14,529 residents of York identify as White, or 32.4%. This makes the White share of the population of York considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, York is ranked #1867 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

York is less White than neighboring North York (58.4% White), Grantley (83% White), West York (57.3% White), Valley View (81.1% White), and Emigsville (77.3% White).

York's Black Population

10,370 residents of York identify as Black, or 23.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of York larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, York is ranked #54 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

York is more Black than neighboring North York (12% Black), Grantley (4.8% Black), West York (12.2% Black), Valley View (4.9% Black), and Emigsville (7.7% Black).

York's Asian Population

384 residents of York identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of York roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, York is ranked #628 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

York is more Asian than neighboring West York (0.8% Asian). York is less Asian than neighboring North York (1.3% Asian), Grantley (2.9% Asian), Valley View (1.9% Asian), and Emigsville (1.9% Asian).

York's Hispanic Population

17,076 residents of York identify as Hispanic, or 38.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of York considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, York is ranked #14 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

York is more Hispanic than neighboring North York (19.2% Hispanic), Grantley (5.7% Hispanic), West York (21.4% Hispanic), Valley View (6.6% Hispanic), and Emigsville (9.3% Hispanic).

York's Native American/Other Population

446 residents of York identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of York roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, York is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

York is more Native American/Other than neighboring North York (0.4% Native American/Other), Grantley (0.4% Native American/Other), and Emigsville (0.6% Native American/Other). York is less Native American/Other than neighboring West York (1.3% Native American/Other).

York's Multiracial Population

1,995 residents of York identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of York roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, York is ranked #422 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

York is more Multiracial than neighboring Grantley (3.2% Multiracial), and Emigsville (3.3% Multiracial). York is less Multiracial than neighboring North York (8.7% Multiracial), and West York (6.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.