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York, NE


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York, Nebraska

York, Nebraska, in York county, is 48 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 90 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 8,081.

The People and Families of York

In York, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, York had a median family income of $45,544. To its credit, the people in York value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in York ($2,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

York Housing

About 64% of housing units in York are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In York, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in York are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

York strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyYork Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyYork Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%York Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%York College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%York Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of York, NE

Comparing York to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens84
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Women610
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents83
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime75

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