York County News

Of the 454,605 citizens living in York County in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in York County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 85.9% or 390,694 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 5.9% and totaled 26,971 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in York County is 0.2% higher than the state average, which stands at 4.3%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like York County.

	Estimated Total
White	390,694
African American	26,971
Multiracial	20,493
Some Other Race	9,009
Asian	6,611
American Indian or Alaska Native	625
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	202

Source: US Census Bureau