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York Springs, PA


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York Springs, Pennsylvania

York Springs, Pennsylvania, in Adams county, is 43 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 55 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. There are 574 residents in the town.

The People and Families of York Springs

In York Springs, about 49% of adults are married. The faces of York Springs are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the town.

Approximately 5% of York Springs is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Males are more numerous in York Springs than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, York Springs had a median family income of $41,071. Lots of residents of York Springs prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

York Springs folks tended to give their money ($400) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

York Springs Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in York Springs that were owner-occupied was 50%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in York Springs.

Commuting

In York Springs, 93% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the town, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%York Springs Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of York Springs, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens53
Well-Paid Single Men21
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone11
Housing Recently Built11
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