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York, Alabama, in Sumter county, is 65 miles SW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 204 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 2,854.
In York, about 35% of adults are married. York is known for its large population of single adults.
There is an unusually large share of women in the city.
In 2000, York had a median family income of $23,417.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in York ($805). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 67% of housing units in York are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in York benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Alabama.
In York, 88% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.
Comparing York to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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