York County (South) PUMA, PA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

Add Comparison

2021 Population

151,126

0.627% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.7

0.466% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.3%

4.1% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$80,082

4.38% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$215,100

3.71% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, York County (South) PUMA, PA had a population of 151k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $80,082. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of York County (South) PUMA, PA grew from 150,184 to 151,126, a 0.627% increase and its median household income grew from $76,720 to $80,082, a 4.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in York County (South) PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.2%), White (Hispanic) (2.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.98%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.53%).

4.46% of the households in York County (South) PUMA, 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.

98.9% of the residents in York County (South) PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in York County (South) PUMA, PA are Empire Beauty School-Hanover (43 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in York County (South) PUMA, PA was $215,100, and the homeownership rate was 80.9%.

Most people in York County (South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.9 minutes. The average car ownership in York County (South) PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

York County (South) PUMA, PA borders Carroll County PUMA, MD, Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, Bel Air Town, Fallston & Jarrettsville PUMA, MD, Ephrata Borough PUMA, PA, Columbia Borough PUMA, PA, York City & Shiloh PUMA, PA, Weigelstown PUMA, PA, and Adams & Franklin (Southeast) Counties PUMA, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

York County (South) PUMA, PA is home to a population of 151k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.89% of York County (South) PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.37k people).

In 2021, there were 40.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136k people) in York County (South) PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.32k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.16k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in York County (South) PUMA, PA are Spanish (3,227 households), German (357 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (308 households).

Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of York County (South) PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in York County (South) PUMA, PA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in York County (South) PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in York County (South) PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
136k ± 1.3k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.32k ± 633
White (Hispanic)
3.16k ± 670

4.57%

Hispanic Population

6.91k people

4.57% of the people in York County (South) PUMA, PA are hispanic (6.91k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in York County (South) PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.37k people

2.73%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.09k people

As of 2021, 2.89% of York County (South) PUMA, PA residents (4.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in York County (South) PUMA, PA was 2.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,227 households (2.25%)
German
357 households (0.249%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
308 households (0.215%)

4.46% of the households in York County (South) PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in York County (South) PUMA, PA was Spanish. 2.25% of the households in York County (South) PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,699 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
1,845 ± 331
Gulf War (1990s)
1,490 ± 253

York County (South) PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of York County (South) PUMA, PA employs 74.8k people. The largest industries in York County (South) PUMA, PA are Construction (5,641 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,356 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,765 people), and the highest paying industries are National security & international affairs ($104,813), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($102,828), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($95,100).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,261

Women

47.1%

38,555

Men

52.9%

The workforce of York County (South) PUMA, PA in 2020 was 72,816 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in York County (South) PUMA, PA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

74.8k

2021 Value

2.66%

1 Year growth

± 2.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in York County (South) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 2.66%, from 72.8k employees to 74.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in York County (South) PUMA, PA, are Registered nurses (1,922 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,840 people), and Retail salespersons (1,466 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of York County (South) PUMA, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

74.8k

2021 Value

2.66%

1 Year growth

± 2.66%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in York County (South) PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 2.66%, from 72.8k employees to 74.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in York County (South) PUMA, PA, are Construction (5,641 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,356 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,765 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of York County (South) PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in York County (South) PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,274

Median earning men ± $1,487

$36,331

Median earning women ± $1,357

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,657), Public Administration ($75,563), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,715).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,405), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,095), and Construction ($46,615).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

View Full Dashboard

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 County (South) PUMA, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

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 2021, universities in York County (South) PUMA, PA awarded 43 degrees. The student population of York County (South) PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 47 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in York County (South) PUMA, PA are White (31 and 72.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5 and 11.6%), Unknown (4 and 9.3%), and Two or More Races (3 and 6.98%).

The largest universities in York County (South) PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Empire Beauty School-Hanover (43 and 100%).

The most popular majors in York County (South) PUMA, PA are General Cosmetology (42 and 97.7%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 and 2.33%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.467% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.604% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of York County (South) PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (45.2k), Some college (22.2k), and Bachelors Degree (20.2k).

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 County (South) PUMA, PA was $215,100 in 2021, which is 0.878 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $207,400 to $215,100, a 3.71% increase. The homeownership rate in York County (South) PUMA, PA is 80.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in York County (South) PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 30.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in York County (South) PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in York County (South) PUMA, PA is $80,082. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in York County (South) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Property

$215,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,663

$46,961

Median Property Taxes

±$1,420

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 County (South) PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in York County (South) PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.9%

Homeownership

2021

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80.9% of the housing units in York County (South) PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in York County (South) PUMA, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in York County (South) PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in York County (South) PUMA, 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.

$80,082

Median Household Income

± $2,030

58k

Number of Households

± 1,747

In 2021, the median household income of the 58k households in York County (South) PUMA, PA grew to $80,082 from the previous year's value of $76,720.

The following chart displays the households in York County (South) PUMA, 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

0.409

2021 Wage GINI in York County (South) PUMA, PA

0.406

2020 Wage GINI in York County (South) PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in York County (South) PUMA, PA was 0.409 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.699% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for York County (South) PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in York County (South) PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in York County (South) PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (9.21%)
Worked At Home (7.33%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in York County (South) PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.21%) and those who worked at home (7.33%).

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

30.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in York County (South) PUMA, PA have a longer commute time (30.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.46% of the workforce in York County (South) PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in York County (South) PUMA, 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 County (South) PUMA, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in York County (South) PUMA, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in York County (South) PUMA, PA (9.44k out of 150k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in York County (South) PUMA, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

95.5% of the population of York County (South) PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 57.9% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.45%

Uninsured

57.9%

Employer Coverage

10.3%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in York County (South) PUMA, PA declined by 14.6% from 5.21% to 4.45%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in York County (South) PUMA, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.