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York, NE
City in York County, Nebraska.
Population
8,141
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,240
ZIP codes
0
York and its ZIP codes
York at a glance
- York is about 48 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 20th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $63,265, 17% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,900 (24% below Nebraska) and median rent is $862 a month.
Local data for York, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
York, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,265
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$180,900
Median rent
$862/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
9.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,849), Irish Americans (1,182), Swedish Americans (642).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for York.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,598
7,682 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,019
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $8,066 per person
How people get to work
York, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 9.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
York, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
604
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
54
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
28.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in York, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near York
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WacoVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| McCool JunctionVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| BradshawVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| ThayerVillage | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| BenedictVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| LushtonVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| UticaVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| HendersonCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| GreshamVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| FairmontVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| HamptonVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| CordovaVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ExeterVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Beaver CrossingVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| GraftonVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| StromsburgCity | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is York, NE in?
- York is in York County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of York, NE?
- About 8,141 people live in York, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near York?
- Nearby places include Waco (7.1 mi), McCool Junction (8.1 mi), Bradshaw (8.5 mi), Thayer (9 mi), Benedict (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023