York County

As of 2020, York County, Maine, had a population of 211,972, making it the state's second-most populous county. The racial composition was 94.2% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 1.1% Asian, and 1.4% two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race constituted 1.7% of the population. The median household income was approximately $70,427. The population under 18 years was 20.7%, and those 65 and older comprised 20.3%. The gender distribution was almost even, with females at 50.6% and males at 49.4%.

As of 2023, York County, ME has a median home value of approximately $350,000, reflecting a 10% increase over the past year. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,200 per month. The area boasts a homeownership rate of 75%, with a rental vacancy rate of approximately 6%. The housing market is considered competitive, with homes typically selling within 30 days of listing.

For York County, ME, recent elections detail the 2022 General Election held on November 8. Key local offices included the County Commissioner seats and Sheriff. For District 3 Commissioner, candidates included Democrat Richard Dutremble and Republican Mark Cahill. Richard Dutremble won with approximately 10,256 votes to Cahill's 9,893.

Sheriff William L. King, Jr, a Democrat, ran unopposed and secured 98% of the votes.

Details are subject to change for upcoming elections, so please refer to the York County official website or Maine's Secretary of State for updated information.

As of recent data, York County, ME, has a high school graduation rate of approximately 94%, outperforming the national average of around 88% and slightly above Maine's state average of roughly 91%. Regarding higher education, about 30% of York County residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the national average of around 33% and Maine's state average of roughly 32%. This indicates that York County generally fares well in educational attainment in the context of both state and national metrics.

York County, Maine, had an employment rate of approximately 96.2% as of the latest data in 2022. Key industries include healthcare and social assistance (18%), retail trade (13%), and manufacturing (11%). These percentages make healthcare the largest employer, somewhat reflecting national trends where healthcare also ranks high. However, the prominence of manufacturing is slightly higher in York County compared to the national average but aligns closely with Maine's state averages.

Nationally, the healthcare and social assistance sector employs about 14.3% of the workforce, and retail trade around 10%. In Maine, the respective figures are approximately 17% for healthcare and 12% for retail trade, indicating York County's figures are consistent with state trends but exhibit a stronger reliance on manufacturing compared to the national landscape.

As of the most recent data, York County, ME has a median household income of approximately $66,500. Comparatively, the median household income for the state of Maine is around $58,000, and for the United States, it's about $68,700. This places York County above the state average but slightly below the national average.

York County enjoys a higher median income compared to the rest of Maine, indicative of its relative economic strength within the state. However, it still falls just short of the national median, highlighting room for economic growth compared to broader U.S. standards.

As of the latest available data, York County, ME has a generally low crime rate compared to national averages. The overall crime rate in York County is approximately 1,494 incidents per 100,000 people annually. Here is a breakdown of specific crime types:

These figures provide a snapshot of the crime landscape in York County, emphasizing its relatively safer environment. Note that these values may fluctuate slightly from year to year.