York County
York County offers businesses an ideal location near ports, interstate highway and rail transportation, a low tax rate, and a local government eager to attract new commerce in a quality, semi-rural environment perfect for living, working, and playing. In fact, quality of life is one of York County’s most important resources. We have a superior educational system, abundant green space, and 200 miles of coastline along the York River and its tributaries for recreation and pleasant vistas.
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Population - 2010 |
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Total Population |
65,464 |
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Total Households |
24,006 |
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Median Age |
39.4 |
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*Source: 2010 Census |
Age Breakout |
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0-19 years |
28.9% |
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20-24 years |
5.5% |
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25-44 years |
23.7% |
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45-64 years |
29.7% |
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65+ years |
12.2% |
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*Source: 2010 Census |
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Median Household Income |
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Year |
Median HHI |
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2010 |
$79,631 |
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2005 |
$70,743 |
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2000 |
$60,541 |
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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 08-10 ACS |
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Educational Attainment |
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Level |
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Less than 9th grade |
1.7% |
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9th to 12th grade, no diploma |
3.7% |
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High school graduate |
20.6% |
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Some college, no degree |
21.6% |
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Associates degree |
10.5% |
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Bachelor's degree |
22.0% |
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Graduate/Professional Degree |
19.8% |
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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 08-10 ACS |
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Labor Force |
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Emp. |
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Civilian Labor Force |
33,826 |
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Employed |
31,958 |
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Unemployed |
1,868 |
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Unemployment Rate |
5.5% |
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*Source: Virginia Employment Commission 02/12 |
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Largest Employers |
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Altria Group
Contemporary Cybernetics Group, Inc.
Delta-T
Ryson International
Western Refining
*Source: Hoovers.com, HREDA Communities
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Employment by Industry |
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Industry |
# Emp. |
% Emp. |
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Natural Resources and Mining |
13 |
0.1% |
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Construction |
1,985 |
9.0% |
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Manufacturing |
653 |
3.0% |
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Trade, Transportation, and Utilities |
4,032 |
18.4% |
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Information |
98 |
0.4% |
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Financial Activities |
818 |
3.7% |
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Professional and Business Services |
2,486 |
11.3% |
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Educational and Health Services |
1,068 |
4.9% |
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Leisure and Hospitality |
5,193 |
23.6% |
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Other Services |
1,007 |
4.6% |
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Government |
4,479 |
20.4% |
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*Source: Virginia Employment Commission |
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