York County Summary

Life in York County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in York County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in York County:

  • The population in York County is 214,731.

  • The median home value in York County is $517,541.

  • The median income in York County is $82,904.

  • The median rent in York County is $1,239.

  • The unemployment rate in York County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in York County is 7.8%.

  • The average high in York County is 59.1° and there are 95.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in York County

List Of Cities & Towns in York County

Biddeford, ME Population 22,463

Aguas , ME Population 22,095

Saco, ME Population 20,636

Old Orchard Beach, ME Population 9,150

Kennebunk, ME Population 6,008

Kittery, ME Population 5,284

South Eliot, ME Population 4,021

York Harbor, ME Population 3,853

Lake Arrowhead, ME Population 3,273

Cape Neddick, ME Population 2,578

Berwick, ME Population 2,085

North Berwick, ME Population 1,811

Kennebunkport, ME Population 1,450

West Kennebunk, ME Population 1,367

Kittery Point, ME Population 1,008

Alfred, ME Population 696

Map Of York County

York County, ME Weather

  • The average high in York County is 59.1°.

  • There are 75.63 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 95.9 inches of rain each year with 18.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:52 hours of sun each day in York County.

StatYork County
Mean High59.1
Nice Days75.63
Rainfall95.9
Snowfall18.6
Sunny Hours4:52
59.1°
Average High
95.9
Inches of Rain

York County Photos

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Bidd Provtown Marker
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Tugboat Hersey
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York County Demographics

Population over time in York County

The current population in York County is 214,731. The population has increased 3.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 210,486 2.1%
2022 206,074 0.9%
2021 204,316 -

Gender in York County

  • York County is 50.9% female with 109,191 female residents.

  • York County is 49.1% male with 105,539 male residents.

Female
50.9% (109,191)
Male
49.1% (105,539)
Gender York County ME USA
Female 50.9% 50.8% 50.5%
Male 49.1% 49.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in York County

York County is:

  • 90.8% White with 194,888 White residents.

  • 1.1% African American with 2,303 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 259 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 2,248 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 27 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 804 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 9,745 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.1% Hispanic with 4,457 Hispanic residents.

White
90.8% (194,888)
African American
1.1% (2,303)
American Indian
0.1% (259)
Asian
1.0% (2,248)
Hawaiian
0.0% (27)
Other
0.4% (804)
Two Or More
4.5% (9,745)
Hispanic
2.1% (4,457)

Table: York County By Race

Race York County ME USA
White 90.8% 90.6% 58.2%
African American 1.1% 1.6% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 1.0% 1.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.5% 3.8% 3.9%
Hispanic 2.1% 2.1% 19.0%

Household Income For York County, Maine

  • 3.8% of households in York County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.1% of households in York County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.1% of households in York County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.2% of households in York County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.0% of households in York County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in York County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in York County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.6% of households in York County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.1% of households in York County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.8% of households in York County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.8% (8,127)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.1% (4,546)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (13,205)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.2% (13,326)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.0% (21,415)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (35,974)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (29,001)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.6% (46,419)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.1% (21,753)
$200,000 or more
9.8% (20,959)
Income York County ME USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 4.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% 3.9% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 7.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.2% 7.7% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.0% 11.6% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 17.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 13.1% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.6% 18.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.1% 8.3% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 9.8% 8.4% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in York County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in York County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in York County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in York County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in York County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in York County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in York County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in York County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in York County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in York County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (4,294)
9-12th Grade
3% (6,441)
High School / GED
30% (64,419)
Some College
19% (40,798)
Associate's Degree
12% (25,767)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (47,240)
Master's Degree
9% (19,325)
Professional Degree
2% (4,294)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,147)
Education York County ME USA
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 30% 31% 26%
Some College 19% 18% 19%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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