York City, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 2854 people in the city, organized into 1046 households, and 689 families residing in the city. The population density was 403.2 people per square mile (155.68/kmē), it is Alabama's 171st most densely populated city. There were 1209 housing units at an average density of 170.8 per square mile (65.95/kmē). The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.34. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 30.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 75.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 66.4 males. The median age is 34.5 years, the median age of male residents at 28.8 and the median age of female residents at 37.6. The racial makeup of the city was 591 White, 2235 Black or African American, 2 American Indian, 2 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 22 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $19153, making its Alabama's 43rd lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $23417, making it the 34th poorest city by median family income among the Alabama. The per capita income for the city was $11792, it is Alabama's 63rd poorest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $13525, Males had a median income of $20227 versus $11587 for females.
In 2000, 811 pupils and students, of which 48.34% are male and 51.66% are female, 28.42% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.04% nursery or pri school, 3.95% kindergarten, 53.76% elementary school, 22.69% high school and 13.56% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2854 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2854 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2840 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2773 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2699 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2667 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2633 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2580 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2563 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2526 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2515 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 26 | 23 | 49 |
| Kindergarten | 29 | 3 | 32 |
| Elementary school | 202 | 234 | 436 |
| High school | 79 | 105 | 184 |
| College or graduate school | 56 | 54 | 110 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| York city, Alabama | $19153 | $23417 | $11792 |
| Sumter County, Alabama | $18911 | $23176 | $11491 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |