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York, AL
City in Sumter County, Alabama.
Population
2,056
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
299
ZIP codes
0
York and its ZIP codes
York at a glance
- York is about 3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $30,489, 52% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,100 (62% below Alabama) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for York, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
York, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,489
Poverty rate
39.5%
Median home value
$80,100
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Jamaican Americans (19), Irish Americans (14), German Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for York.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,226
2,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $9,649 per person
How people get to work
York, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
York, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in York, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
53.4%
U.S. 33.3% +20.1 pts
Diabetes
24.1%
U.S. 12.1% +12.0 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near York
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CubaTown | 5.9 mi | 4.1 |
| LivingstonCity | 9.5 mi | 7.1 |
| BellamyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Lauderdale, MSCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Toomsuba, MSCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| EmelleTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Porterville, MSCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| EpesTown | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| Meridian Station, MSCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| Marion, MSTown | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| LismanTown | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| GainesvilleTown | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| Meridian, MSCity | 23 mi | 53.7 |
| Scooba, MSTown | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| BoligeeTown | 25 mi | 4 |
| GeigerTown | 25 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is York, AL in?
- York is in Sumter County, Alabama.
- What is the population of York, AL?
- About 2,056 people live in York, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near York?
- Nearby places include Cuba (5.9 mi), Livingston (9.5 mi), Bellamy (11 mi), Lauderdale, MS (13 mi), Toomsuba, MS (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023