York County Public RecordsPennsylvania

York County, PA has a 2022 population of approximately 459,727. The median age is 41.7 years, with 49.4% male and 50.6% female residents. Racially, the county is 81% White, 6% Black or African American, 2.2% Asian, and 0.3% Native American, with 8.6% identifying as Hispanic or Latino of any race. This diverse population reflects modest growth and changing demographics in south-central Pennsylvania.

York County, PA, has over 312,000 registered voters as of 2024, with approximately 49% Republican, 34% Democrat, and 17% unaffiliated/third-party. The county conducts primary, general, and special elections for federal, state, and local offices. In the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump received 61% of the county’s vote, while Joe Biden garnered 37%. There are more than 160 polling locations. Key issues include property taxes and economic development. The York County Board of Elections administers voting, ensuring compliance with state and federal law, and manages coordination among parties and voting sites.

York County, PA, hosts 16 public high schools and 14 private high schools, with a graduation rate of 89%. Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The average composite SAT score is 1050. The county emphasizes school safety, with most districts employing School Resource Officers. Post-secondary options include the York College of Pennsylvania and Harrisburg Area Community College. Adult education is supported by the York County Literacy Council. Educational programs range from AP and STEM to career-technical courses, contributing to a well-rounded academic environment.

As of 2023, York County, PA, has an employment rate of approximately 62%. Major industries include manufacturing (19.6%), healthcare and social assistance (16.4%), and retail trade (10.8%). The leading occupational groups are production (12.4%), office and administrative support (12.2%), and sales (9.4%). About 83% of employed residents commute by car, with an average commute time of 26.7 minutes. While most residents work within York County, around 28% commute to nearby counties, predominantly to Harrisburg and Lancaster.

York County, PA boasts a homeownership rate of around 72%, with a median home value of approximately $230,000 in 2024. Median monthly rent stands near $1,300. The real estate market has seen a 4% annual increase in property values. Housing options range from historic row homes in downtown York to suburban single-family houses in West Manchester and Springettsbury. Notable neighborhoods include East York and Shiloh. Property taxes average 1.8% of assessed value, above the national average, impacting both homeowners and investors in the region.

York County, PA, has experienced a mixed trend in crime rates, with the 2023 overall crime rate at 19.4 per 1,000 residents—below the national average. Violent crimes, such as assault and robbery, occur at about 2.4 per 1,000, while property crimes like burglary and theft are at 17.0 per 1,000 residents. The York County Crime Stoppers and local law enforcement encourage active reporting, helping solve over 100 cases annually. Recent efforts have led to a 5% decrease in reported property crimes compared to 2022.