York County

York County, with a population 13,862, is in the heart of agricultural country and a transportation corridor which includes east/west by I-80 and U.S. Hwy. 34, and north/south by U.S. 81, a major north-south 4-lane expressway that stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada (Pan-America Highway).  Burlington Northern Santa Fe’s main line travels through York County including Waco, York and Bradshaw. There is also a line extending up to Benedict giving many opportunities for rail service companies. Private air service is available in York, two commercial air services are within 45 minutes, and Omaha Eppely Airline is within 90 minutes giving you a choice of air service.  Other competitive advantages offered here are fertile soil, plentiful underground water supply, a community minded 4-year college, a strong and loyal workforce, and some of the lowest electric rates in the nation due to Nebraska being a 100% all public power state.  Businesses in York County have been able to recruit workforce from an hour drive time, which includes the metro areas of both Lincoln and Grand Island, greatly expanding the labor pool.  This competitive location has attracted transportation logistics & warehousing, advanced manufacturing, and agriculture companies.

Population

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
York County 14,598 13,665 14,443 14,619

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 862
5-9 889
10-14 878
15-19 947
20-24 885
25-29 813
30-34 902
35-39 904
40-44 812
45-49 776
50-54 728
55-59 823
60-64 970
65-69 950
70-74 830
75-79 547
80-84 469
85+ 458
18+ 11,250
Median Age 41

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Population by Race

York County 2025
Total 14,443.00
White Alone 89.3%
Black Alone 1.49%
American Indian Alone 0.85%
Asian Alone 0.73%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.03%
Some Other Race 3.09%
Two or More Races 4.5%
Hispanic Origin 6.52%
Diversity Index 29.70

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Growth Rate

York County 2025 - 2030
Population 0.24%
Households 0.16%
Families 0.02%
Median Household Income 1%
Per Capita Income 1%

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 5,722 5,564 5,762 5,807
Housing Units 6,172 6,231 6,465 6,518
Owner Occupied Units 4,023 4,100
Renter Occupied Units 1,739 1,707
Vacant Units 703 711

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Home Value

York County 2025 2030
Median Home Value $207,820 $224,443
Average Home Value $256,134 $282,699
<$50,000 168 150
$50,000 - $99,999 453 410
$100,000 - $149,999 603 543
$150,000 - $199,999 686 618
$200,000 - $249,999 649 673
$250,000 - $299,999 328 253
$300,000 - $399,999 576 439
$400,000 - $499,999 317 740
$500,000 - $749,999 125 143
$1,000,000 + 43 48

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 368
2000-2009 301
1990-1999 546
1980-1989 437
1970-1979 1,128
1960-1969 619
1950-1959 504
1940-1949 281
1939 or Before 2,129

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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Income

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Income

York County 2025 2030
Median Household $77,825 $82,994
Average Household $103,044 $110,890
Per Capita $41,245 $44,182

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Household Income

York County 2025
<$15,000 410
$15,000 - $24,999 294
$25,000 - $34,999 313
$35,000 - $49,999 647
$50,000 - $74,999 1,059
$75,000 - $99,999 1,033
$100,000 - $149,999 973
$150,000 - $199,999 486
$200,000+ 547

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 7,051
In-County Residents 6,020
Out-of-County Residents 966
Drive Alone 5,637
Carpooled 650
Public Transport 0
Work at Home 412
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 0
Walked 347
Other 5
Less than 5 minutes 972
5-9 minutes 2,193
10-14 minutes 1,160
15-19 minutes 774
20-24 minutes 479
25-29 minutes 206
30-34 minutes 406
35-39 minutes 83
40-44 minutes 48
45-59 minutes 139
60-89 minutes 138
90+ minutes 41
Average Travel Time 14

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 9,310
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 78
Mining 7
Utilities 113
Construction 243
Manufacturing 931
Wholesale Trade 681
   
Retail Trade 1,002
   
Transportation/Warehouse 193
Information 134
   
Finance & Insurance 321
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 52
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 251
Legal Services 44
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 159
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 83
Educational Services 535
HealthCare/Social Assist 2,210
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 120
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 941
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 600
Auto Repair/Maintenance 149
Public Administration Emp 636

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

Educational Attainment (25+)

York County 2025
<9th Grade 267
Some High School 411
GED 493
Graduated High School 2,508
Some College/No Degree 2,028
Associates Degree 1,770
Bachelor's Degree 1,646
Graduate Degree 859

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 866
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 27
Mining Bus 1
Utilities Bus 3
Construction Bus 61
Manufacturing Bus 40
Wholesale Trade Bus 32
   
Retail Trade Bus 100
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 37
Information Bus 17
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 50
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 21
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 49
Legal Services Bus 12
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 20
Educational Services Bus 24
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 77
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 20
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 58
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 143
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 28
Public Administration Bus 62

Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16

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