North York, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North York, Pennsylvania
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 North York, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
North York, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1888 |
| Incorporated | 1899 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,200 |
| • Density | 7,213.11/sq mi (2,785.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-55608 |
North York is a small town, also known as a borough, in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located right next to the larger city of York. In 2020, about 2,196 people lived in North York. The area was first settled in 1888 and officially became a borough in 1899.
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Geography of North York
North York is found at specific coordinates: 39°58'40" North and 76°43'53" West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Size and Land Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, North York covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,185 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,902 | 60.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,230 | 17.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,416 | 8.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,416 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,445 | 1.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,290 | −6.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,032 | −11.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,755 | −13.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,689 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,689 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,914 | 13.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,196 | 14.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,248 | 17.5% | |
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The population of North York has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there in different census years in the table.
How People Live
In 2000, there were 1,689 people living in North York. These people lived in 725 different homes, called households. Out of these, 435 were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About 38% of homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband present. About 32% of all households were made up of people living by themselves. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average number of people in a household was about 2.3. For families, the average size was about 2.9 people.
Age Groups
The people in North York are spread across different age groups.
- About 25% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 33%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in North York was 35 years.
Different Backgrounds
North York is home to people from many different backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also people who identify as African American, Asian, and from other groups. Some residents are also Hispanic or Latino.
