York County, VA

County in Virginia, South · ranked on 46 metrics

Rank among US counties

York County, VA is a county in Virginia with a population of 71,410 (779th of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (79th of 3,094), Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%) (97th of 3,094), Median Household Income (100th of 3,093). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (tied 2,873rd of 3,092).

Population
71,410
779th highest of 3,094
Density
680.1
218th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
1.67%
1,450th highest of 3,094
Area
105
3,035th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Virginia

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Poverty Rate (%)5.55%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    79th of 3,094
  2. Adults Who Smoke (%)10.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 87th of 2,916
  3. Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%)50.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    97th of 3,094
  4. Median Household Income$109,956
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    100th of 3,093
  5. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)94.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    103rd of 3,094
  6. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)13.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 106th of 2,916
  7. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)18.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 109th of 2,916
  8. Median Income$109,956
    Poorest Counties
    100th of 2,000
  9. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 166th of 2,916
  10. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)15.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 177th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,827
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 3,002nd of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$433,200
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,873rd of 3,092
  3. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,579
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 2,126th of 3,050
  4. Average Commute (Minutes)23.2
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,339th of 3,094
  5. Adults with Depression (%)22.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 839th of 2,916
  6. Heating Degree Days per Year3,427
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    892nd of 3,050
  7. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)16.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 816th of 2,916
  8. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 638th of 2,916
  9. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)33.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 665th of 3,094
  10. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)78.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 343rd of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (87), weakest Economics (69). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 17 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. James City County, VA86% similar
    Compared on 13 of 17
  2. York County, SC84% similar
    Compared on 15 of 17
  3. Platte County, MO84% similar
    Compared on 12 of 17
  4. Albemarle County, VA84% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17
  5. Cobb County, GA83% similar

Quick answers

What is the population of York County, VA?
York County, VA has a population of 71,410, 779th among 3,094 US counties.
What does York County, VA rank best at?
Among US counties, York County, VA ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (79th of 3,094); Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (%) (97th of 3,094); Median Household Income (100th of 3,093).
Where does York County, VA rank worst?
York County, VA ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (tied 2,873rd of 3,092).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for York County, VA?
Rankodex ranks York County, VA on 46 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

46 metrics with a value for this place, in 13 topics