York
cityYork, Pennsylvania, the county seat of York County, is located in South Central Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 44,800, making it the tenth-most populous city in Pennsylvania. The city is the largest in the York-Hanover metropolitan area and is part of the larger Harrisburg-York-Lebanon combined statistical area. York's economy is diverse, with key industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and retail trade. Major employers in the area include WellSpan Health and York Barbell. The city also has a growing technology sector. Founded in 1741, York served as the temporary capital of the United States from September 1777 to June 1778, when the Continental Congress drafted the Articles of Confederation. The city features unique architecture ranging from colonial-era buildings to large gothic churches.
York, Pennsylvania
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 42-87048
- Country
- United States
- County
- York
- Region
- South Central Pennsylvania
- Elevation
- 367 ft
- Total Area
- 5.34 sq mi
- Land Area
- 5.29 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.05 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.96278
- Longitude
- -76.72806
- Climate
- The climate in York is characterized by warm, humid summers and cold winters.
- Notable Features
- Codorus Creek
- Neighboring Areas
- West York · North York · East York
- Population (2020)
- 44,800
- Est. Population (2026)
- 45,469
- Median Age
- 34.3
- Median Income
- $48,420
- Poverty Rate
- 21.15%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial composition of York includes approximately 40.5% White, 26.77% Black or African American, 13.97% Other Race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, and multiracial populations. Approximately 36.6% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
- Government Type
- Mayor-Council
- Governing Body
- City Council
- School District
- York City School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation
- Economic Profile
- Diversified economy
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Manufacturing · Retail Trade
- Major Employers
- WellSpan Health · York Barbell · Glatfelter Insurance Group · UPMC Pinnacle Health System
- Schools
- 10
- Students
- 6,000
- School Districts
- York City School District
- Colleges & Universities
- York College of Pennsylvania
- Transportation
- Highways · Public Transportation
- Utilities
- Municipal Water
- Major Facilities
- Hospitals
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Richard Nixon Park · York Rail Trail System · Codorus State Park
- Parks & Trails
- York Rail Trail System
- Founded
- 1741
- Incorporated
- 1887
- Named After
- York, England
- Historical Significance
- Served as the first capital of the United States under the Articles of Confederation.
- Key Events
- Founded in 1741 by settlers from the Philadelphia region. · Served as the temporary capital of the United States from September 1777 to June 1778. · The Articles of Confederation were drafted in York. · Largest Northern town occupied by the Confederate army during the Civil War.