York County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
York County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above averageHealthier than 95% of counties in Virginia
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 92% of counties in Virginia
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A+
Education Top gradeBetter educated than 93% of counties in Virginia
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | York County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,005 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 330.4 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.75% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.9 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 26,968 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in York County grew by 16.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 71,005 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in York County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.5% of residents. That is 1.1 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 14,414 20.3% -1.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 15,217 21.4% -1.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 15,283 21.5% +1.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 11,632 16.4% -0.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in York County and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.4% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
York County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | York County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,954 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.61% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in York County is about 20% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | York County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $412,950 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,826 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.6% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in York County is about 18.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,826 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in York County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 170 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | York County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.4 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.8 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 170 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,266 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 15,097 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,525 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in York County is 20 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
York County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | York County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.8% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
York County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | York County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.2% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.3% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
York County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How York County, VA compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York County, VA | 71,005 | $111,954 #1/2 | $412,950 #1/2 | 20.4 min #1/2 |
| Gloucester County, VA | 39,526 | $83,842 | $180,357 | 32.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about York County, Virginia.
What is the population of York County, Virginia?
About 71,005 people live in York County, Virginia, in 26,968 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 38.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is York County, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, York County, Virginia has 330 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 3.8 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is York County, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.7 times the median household income ($412,950 against $111,954), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,826 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in York County, Virginia?
Unemployment in York County, Virginia is only 3.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in York County, Virginia?
45.8% of adults in York County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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