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 14,231.

  • The median home value in York County is $229,170.

  • The median income in York County is $74,058.

  • The median rent in York County is $885.

  • The unemployment rate in York County is 2.1%.

  • The poverty rate in York County is 9.0%.

  • The average high in York County is 70.7° and there are 67.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in York County

List Of Cities & Towns in York County

York, NE Population 8,114

Henderson, NE Population 918

McCool Junction, NE Population 740

Bradshaw, NE Population 377

Benedict, NE Population 330

Gresham, NE Population 257

Waco, NE Population 155

Thayer, NE Population 49

Lushton, NE Population 28

Map Of York County

York County, NE Weather

  • The average high in York County is 70.7°.

  • There are 74.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 67.4 inches of rain each year with 8.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:01 hours of sun each day in York County.

StatYork County
Mean High70.7
Nice Days74.94
Rainfall67.4
Snowfall8.8
Sunny Hours6:01
70.7°
Average High
67.4
Inches of Rain

York County Photos

Yorkc Nebraska Water Tower From E
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York County Demographics

Population over time in York County

The current population in York County is 14,231. The population has increased 3.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 14,164 3.6%
2022 13,671 -0.5%
2021 13,745 -

Gender in York County

  • York County is 49.6% female with 7,065 female residents.

  • York County is 50.4% male with 7,166 male residents.

Female
49.6% (7,065)
Male
50.4% (7,166)
Gender York County NE USA
Female 49.6% 49.8% 50.5%
Male 50.4% 50.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in York County

York County is:

  • 88.5% White with 12,594 White residents.

  • 1.2% African American with 172 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 75 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 77 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 68 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 386 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.0% Hispanic with 859 Hispanic residents.

White
88.5% (12,594)
African American
1.2% (172)
American Indian
0.5% (75)
Asian
0.5% (77)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (68)
Two Or More
2.7% (386)
Hispanic
6.0% (859)

Table: York County By Race

Race York County NE USA
White 88.5% 76.2% 58.2%
African American 1.2% 4.6% 12.0%
American Indian 0.5% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 0.5% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 6.0% 12.3% 19.0%

Household Income For York County, Nebraska

  • 3.9% of households in York County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.6% of households in York County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.7% of households in York County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.2% of households in York County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.1% of households in York County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.9% of households in York County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.6% of households in York County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.1% of households in York County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in York County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.0% of households in York County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.9% (555)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.6% (374)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.7% (812)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.2% (1,021)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (1,586)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.9% (2,836)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.6% (2,508)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.1% (2,576)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (970)
$200,000 or more
7.0% (990)
Income York County NE USA
Less than $10,000 3.9% 4.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.6% 3.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.7% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 7.1% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 11.3% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.9% 17.5% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.6% 14.0% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.1% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 8.6% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.0% 9.0% 12.6%

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

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

  • 5.0% of adults in York County completed 9-12th grade.

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

  • 23.0% of adults in York County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in York County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in York County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in York County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
3% (426)
9-12th Grade
5% (711)
High School / GED
30% (4,269)
Some College
23% (3,273)
Associate's Degree
15% (2,134)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (2,276)
Master's Degree
6% (853)
Professional Degree
1% (142)
Doctorate Degree
1% (142)
Education York County NE USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 30% 25% 26%
Some College 23% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 15% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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