West York is a borough located in York County Pennsylvania. West York has a 2024 population of 5,072. West York is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,094 in 2020.
The average household income in West York is $71,577 with a poverty rate of 12.8%. The median age in West York is 31.5 years: 30.9 years for males, and 32 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West York was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,265 | 64.26% |
| Black or African American | 924 | 18.19% |
| Other race | 598 | 11.77% |
| Two or more races | 294 | 5.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,876 | 2.71 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Non Family | 740 | 1.23 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Female | 562 | 3.55 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Married | 485 | 3.99 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Male | 89 | 2.72 | 24.7 | 75.3 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
49.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 576 | 17.37% |
| Associates Degree | 294 | 8.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 327 | 9.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 208 | 6.27% |
| High School Graduate | 1,369 | 41.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 156 | 4.7% |
| Some College | 386 | 11.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,269 | 1,969 | 410 |
| Hispanic | 636 | 395 | 63 |
| Black | 597 | 330 | 71 |
| Other Race | 252 | 186 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 181 | 99 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 29.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,757 | $0 | $59,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,250 | $120,658 | $61,926 |
| High School Graduate | $33,761 | $46,862 | $27,222 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,304 | $58,601 | $21,549 |
| Overall | $39,309 | $55,804 | $33,578 |
| Some College | $32,130 | $0 | $31,216 |
$39,309
Average Earnings
$55,804
Average Male
$33,578
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.09% of West York residents speak only English, while 11.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,079 | 531 | 17.25% |
| Hispanic | 1,255 | 118 | 9.4% |
| Black | 924 | 101 | 10.93% |
12.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.22%
Male Poverty Rate
12.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West York is White, with 17.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West York is Hispanic, with 9.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.13% |
| Some College | 6.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.23% |
| Female Employed | 3.02% |
| Male Employed | 2.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,903 | $81,989 |
| Households | $67,938 | $71,577 |
| Married Families | $113,693 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,667 | $44,370 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.6%
Male Marriage Rate
26.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
160
Number of Veterans
143
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 6.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.01%
Born in West York
92.01%
Native Born
7.99%
Foreign Born
7.22%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
92.01% of West York residents were born in the United States, with 65.01% having been born in Pennsylvania. 7.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,046 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 5,051 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 5,056 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 5,062 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 5,067 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 5,072 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 5,078 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 5,076 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 5,091 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 5,094 | 470 | 10.16% |
| 2019 | 4,624 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 4,637 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 4,631 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 4,633 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 4,626 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 4,630 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 4,637 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 4,641 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 4,649 | -11 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 4,660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,321 | 38 | 0.89% |
| 1990 | 4,283 | -243 | -5.37% |
| 1980 | 4,526 | -788 | -14.83% |
| 1970 | 5,314 | -212 | -3.84% |
| 1960 | 5,526 | -64 | -1.14% |
| 1940 | 5,590 | 209 | 3.88% |
| 1930 | 5,381 | 2,061 | 62.08% |
| 1920 | 3,320 | -1,726 | -34.21% |