York-Hanover, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population

457,051

0.538% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

0.49% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

8.6%

0.932% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$79,183

9.15% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$220,700

15.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

230,648

0.477% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, York-Hanover, PA had a population of 457k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $79,183. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of York-Hanover, PA grew from 454,605 to 457,051, a 0.538% increase and its median household income grew from $72,543 to $79,183, a 9.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York-Hanover, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.47%), White (Hispanic) (3.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.15%).

None of the households in York-Hanover, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in York-Hanover, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in York-Hanover, PA are York College of Pennsylvania (964 degrees awarded in 2022), YTI Career Institute-York (330 degrees), and York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education (221 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in York-Hanover, PA was $220,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.6%.

Most people in York-Hanover, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in York-Hanover, PA was 2 cars per household.

York-Hanover, PA borders Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, Gettysburg, PA, Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, and Lancaster, PA.

About the photo: Mason-Dixon Trail, York County, York, PA

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Population & Diversity

York-Hanover, PA is home to a population of 457k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.32% of York-Hanover, PA residents were born outside of the country (19.8k people).

In 2022, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (371k people) in York-Hanover, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.1% of York-Hanover, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in York-Hanover, PA was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in York-Hanover, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York-Hanover, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
371k ± 1.08k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25k ± 1.03k
White (Hispanic)
16.4k ± 1.48k

8.52%

Hispanic Population

38.9k people

8.52% of the people in York-Hanover, PA are hispanic (38.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in York-Hanover, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

4.32%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

19.8k people

4.16%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.9k people

As of 2022, 4.32% of York-Hanover, PA residents (19.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York-Hanover, PA was 4.16%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in York-Hanover, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,255 ± 589
Gulf War (2001-)
6,038 ± 690
Gulf War (1990s)
4,379 ± 414

York-Hanover, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of York-Hanover, PA employs 231k people. The largest industries in York-Hanover, PA are Manufacturing (35,368 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,699 people), and Retail Trade (25,749 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($91,891), Public Administration ($69,148), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,263).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

231k

2022 Value

± 3,726

0.477%

1 Year growth

± 2.27%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in York-Hanover, PA grew at a rate of 0.477%, from 230k employees to 231k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York-Hanover, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (27,436 people), Management Occupations (23,289 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (20,073 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York-Hanover, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

231k

2022 Value

± 3,726

0.477%

1 Year growth

± 2.27%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in York-Hanover, PA grew at a rate of 0.477%, from 230k employees to 231k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York-Hanover, PA, are Manufacturing (35,368 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (34,699 people), and Retail Trade (25,749 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York-Hanover, PA, though some of these residents may live in York-Hanover, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,540

Median earning men ± $1,006

$38,101

Median earning women ± $1,025

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,203), Public Administration ($75,505), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,774).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($57,993), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,859), and Construction ($45,731).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

699
Other Services (except Public Administration)
529
Construction
440
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.08M
Manufacturing
$1.73M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$771k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for York-Hanover, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in York-Hanover, PA awarded 1,692 degrees. The student population of York-Hanover, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,292 male students and 2,982 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York-Hanover, PA are White (1,221 and 72.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (151 and 8.99%), Black or African American (145 and 8.63%), and Two or More Races (60 and 3.57%).

The largest universities in York-Hanover, PA by number of degrees awarded are York College of Pennsylvania (964 and 57%), YTI Career Institute-York (330 and 19.5%), and York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education (221 and 13.1%).

The most popular majors in York-Hanover, PA are Registered Nursing (145 and 8.57%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (91 and 5.38%), and General Cosmetology (83 and 4.91%).

The median tuition costs in York-Hanover, PA are $21,070 for private four year colleges, and $14,624 and $24,318 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in York-Hanover, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,274 (43.5% men and 56.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,274 students enrolled in York-Hanover, PA, 43.5% men and 56.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,644 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
46 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
145 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
53 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in York-Hanover, PA was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in York-Hanover, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

York College of Pennsylvania
964 degrees awarded
YTI Career Institute-York
330 degrees awarded
York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education
221 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was York College of Pennsylvania with 964 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 681 men were awarded degrees from institutions in York-Hanover, PA, which is 0.674 times less than the 1,011 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,221 degrees mean that there were 8.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 151 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,258) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in York-Hanover, PA was $220,700 in 2022, which is 0.783 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $191,000 to $220,700, a 15.5% increase. The homeownership rate in York-Hanover, PA is 75.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in York-Hanover, PA have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York-Hanover, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in York-Hanover, PA is $79,183. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in York-Hanover, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $118,574, followed by Bucks County, PA and Montgomery County, PA, with respective values of $107,826 and $107,441.

Housing

Property

$220,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,748

$134,921

Median Property Taxes

±$2,484

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In York-Hanover, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in York-Hanover, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.6%

Homeownership

2022

61.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 75.6% of the housing units in York-Hanover, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in York-Hanover, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York-Hanover, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $118,574, followed by Bucks County, PA and Montgomery County, PA, with respective values of $107,826 and $107,441.

The following map shows all of the counties in York-Hanover, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,183

Median Household Income

± $1,416

179k

Number of Households

± 3,230

In 2022, the median household income of the 179k households in York-Hanover, PA grew to $79,183 from the previous year's value of $72,543.

The following chart displays the households in York-Hanover, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for York-Hanover, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (80%)
Worked At Home (9.15%)
Carpooled (7.53%)

In 2022, 80% of workers in York-Hanover, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.15%) and those who carpooled to work (7.53%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York-Hanover, PA have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in York-Hanover, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in York-Hanover, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in York-Hanover, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in York-Hanover, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York-Hanover, PA (38.5k out of 448k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York-Hanover, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.1% of the population of York-Hanover, PA has health coverage, with 54.2% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1216 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1222 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1410 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,216 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,216 patients per year. This represents a 0.491% decrease from the previous year (1,222 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.87%

Uninsured

54.2%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in York-Hanover, PA grew by 0.276% from 4.86% to 4.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in York-Hanover, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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