York County, Pennsylvania
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York County is a county
in the U.S. state
of Pennsylvania
. As of 2010, the population was 434,972. It is in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania
.
York County was created on August 19, 1749, from part of Lancaster County
and named either for the Duke of York
, an early patron of the Penn
family, or for the city
and shire
of York
in England. Its county seat
is the city of York
.
Based on the Articles of Confederation
having been adopted in York by the Second Continental Congress
on November 15, 1777, the local government and business community began referring to York in the 1960s as the first capital of the United States of America. The designation has been debated by historians ever since. Congress considered York, and the borough of Wrightsville
, on the eastern side of York County along the Susquehanna River, as a permanent capital of the United States before Washington, D.C. was selected.
. Its southern border is the Mason-Dixon Line
, which separates Pennsylvania and Maryland
.
of 2000, there were 381,751 people, 148,219 households, and 105,531 families residing in the county. The population density
was 422 people per square mile (163/km²). There were 156,720 housing units at an average density of 173 per square mile (67/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.76% White, 3.69% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.39% from other races
, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.96% of the population. 42.0% were of German, 12.6% American
, 7.7% Irish
, 6.4% English
and 5.1% Italian
ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.8% spoke English
and 2.9% Spanish
as their first language.
There were 148,219 households out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were married couples
living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 30.30% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.
The York-Hanover Metropolitan Statistical Area is the fastest-growing metro area in the Northeast region, and is ranked nationally among the fastest-growing in the nation, according to the "2006 Population Estimates for Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas" (U.S. Census Bureau). The estimates listed York-Hanover as the 95th fastest-growing metro area in the nation, increasing 9.1 percent between 2000 and 2006.
York County is home to Martin's Potato Chips
in Thomasville
, Utz Quality Foods, Inc.
in Hanover
, Snyder's of Hanover
in Hanover
, Gibble's Potato Chips in York
, Wolfgang Candy in York
, The Bon-Ton
in York
, Dentsply in York
, and a major manufacturing branch of Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
s are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau
for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated
communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
(IU#12) region includes: Adams County
, Franklin County
and York County. The agency offers school districts, home schooled students and private schools many services including: special education
services, combined purchasing, and instructional technology services. It runs Summer Academy which offers both art and academic strands designed to meet the individual needs of gifted
, talented and high achieving students. Additional services include: Curriculum Mapping
, Professional Development for school employees, Adult Education
, Nonpublic School Services, Business Services, Migrant & ESL (English as a Second Language), Instructional Services, Management Services, and Technology Services. It also provides a GED program to adults who want to earn a high school diploma and literacy programs. The Lincoln Intermediate Unit is governed by a 13 member Board of Directors, each a member of a local school board from the 25 school districts. Board members are elected by school directors of all 25 school districts for three-year terms that begin the first day of July. There are 29 intermediate units in Pennsylvania. They are funded by school districts, state and federal program specific funding and grants. IUs do not have the power to tax.
County (United States)
In the United States, a county is a geographic subdivision of a state , usually assigned some governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 of the 50 states; Louisiana is divided into parishes and Alaska into boroughs. Parishes and boroughs are called "county-equivalents" by the U.S...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. As of 2010, the population was 434,972. It is in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania
South Central Pennsylvania
South Central Pennsylvania is a region of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania that includes the fourteen counties of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Northumberland, Perry, Schuylkill, Snyder, and York....
.
York County was created on August 19, 1749, from part of Lancaster County
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, known as the Garden Spot of America or Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a county located in the southeastern part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of 2010 the population was 519,445. Lancaster County forms the Lancaster Metropolitan Statistical Area, the...
and named either for the Duke of York
James II of England
James II & VII was King of England and King of Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 6 February 1685. He was the last Catholic monarch to reign over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland...
, an early patron of the Penn
William Penn
William Penn was an English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was an early champion of democracy and religious freedom, notable for his good relations and successful...
family, or for the city
City status in the United Kingdom
City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarch to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city". Nonetheless, this appellation carries its own prestige and, consequently, competitions...
and shire
Shire
A shire is a traditional term for a division of land, found in the United Kingdom and in Australia. In parts of Australia, a shire is an administrative unit, but it is not synonymous with "county" there, which is a land registration unit. Individually, or as a suffix in Scotland and in the far...
of York
York
York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence...
in England. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is the city of York
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
.
Based on the Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation, formally the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, was an agreement among the 13 founding states that legally established the United States of America as a confederation of sovereign states and served as its first constitution...
having been adopted in York by the Second Continental Congress
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that started meeting on May 10, 1775, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, soon after warfare in the American Revolutionary War had begun. It succeeded the First Continental Congress, which met briefly during 1774,...
on November 15, 1777, the local government and business community began referring to York in the 1960s as the first capital of the United States of America. The designation has been debated by historians ever since. Congress considered York, and the borough of Wrightsville
Wrightsville, Pennsylvania
Wrightsville is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,310 at the 2010 census. Wrightsville borough has a police department, historic society, and a volunteer fire company.- History :According to a plaque at Samuel S...
, on the eastern side of York County along the Susquehanna River, as a permanent capital of the United States before Washington, D.C. was selected.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 910 square miles (2,358 km²), of which 904 square miles (2,343 km²) is land and 6 square miles (15 km²) (0.64%) is water. The county is bound to its eastern border by the Susquehanna RiverSusquehanna River
The Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United...
. Its southern border is the Mason-Dixon Line
Mason-Dixon line
The Mason–Dixon Line was surveyed between 1763 and 1767 by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon in the resolution of a border dispute between British colonies in Colonial America. It forms a demarcation line among four U.S. states, forming part of the borders of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and...
, which separates Pennsylvania and Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
.
Adjacent counties
- Cumberland CountyCumberland County, PennsylvaniaCumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is one of three counties comprising the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 235,406.-History:...
(north) - Dauphin CountyDauphin County, PennsylvaniaDauphin County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is one of the three counties comprising the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010 census, the population was 268,100. The county includes the city of Harrisburg, which has served as the state capital...
(northeast) - Lancaster CountyLancaster County, PennsylvaniaLancaster County, known as the Garden Spot of America or Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a county located in the southeastern part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of 2010 the population was 519,445. Lancaster County forms the Lancaster Metropolitan Statistical Area, the...
(east) - Harford County, MarylandHarford County, MarylandHarford County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 244,826. Its county seat is Bel Air. Harford County forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.-History:...
(southeast) - Baltimore County, MarylandBaltimore County, MarylandBaltimore County is a county located in the northern part of the US state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 805,029. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. Its county seat is Towson. The name of the county was derived from the barony of the Proprietor of the Maryland...
(south) - Carroll County, MarylandCarroll County, MarylandCarroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 167,134. It was named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton , signer of the American Declaration of Independence. Its county seat is Westminster....
(southwest) - Adams CountyAdams County, PennsylvaniaAdams County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,407. It was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams...
(west)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 381,751 people, 148,219 households, and 105,531 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 422 people per square mile (163/km²). There were 156,720 housing units at an average density of 173 per square mile (67/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.76% White, 3.69% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.39% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.96% of the population. 42.0% were of German, 12.6% American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, 7.7% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
, 6.4% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
and 5.1% Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.8% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and 2.9% Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
as their first language.
There were 148,219 households out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 30.30% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.
The York-Hanover Metropolitan Statistical Area is the fastest-growing metro area in the Northeast region, and is ranked nationally among the fastest-growing in the nation, according to the "2006 Population Estimates for Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas" (U.S. Census Bureau). The estimates listed York-Hanover as the 95th fastest-growing metro area in the nation, increasing 9.1 percent between 2000 and 2006.
York County is home to Martin's Potato Chips
Martin's Potato chips
Martin's Potato Chips is a manufacturer of potato chips, popcorn, and other salted snack foods. Martin's headquarters is located in south-central Pennsylvania, at 5847 Lincoln Highway West in Thomasville; the company distributes to retailers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. It was founded by Harry and...
in Thomasville
Thomasville, Pennsylvania
Thomasville is an unincorporated community in York County, Pennsylvania, United States, west of the city of York. Its schools are part of the Spring Grove Area School District, and the town is home to Martin's Potato Chips. Thomasville is located in Jackson Township on the Lincoln Highway, U.S....
, Utz Quality Foods, Inc.
Utz Quality Foods, Inc.
Utz Quality Foods, Inc. , based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, is the largest independent privately held snack brand in the United States. The company was founded in 1921 and distributes a variety of potato chips and other snack foods throughout the United States....
in Hanover
Hanover, Pennsylvania
Hanover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, southwest of York and north-northwest of Baltimore, Maryland.The town is situated in a productive agricultural region. The population was 15,289 at the 2010 census. The borough is served by a 717 area code and the Zip Codes of 17331-34...
, Snyder's of Hanover
Snyder's of Hanover
Snyder's of Hanover is a bakery and snack food distribution company based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, specializing in pretzels. Snyder's of Hanover is the #1 pretzel company in the United States , and also the global leader in pretzel sales. Snyder's of Hanover is the #2 salty snack foods company...
in Hanover
Hanover, Pennsylvania
Hanover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, southwest of York and north-northwest of Baltimore, Maryland.The town is situated in a productive agricultural region. The population was 15,289 at the 2010 census. The borough is served by a 717 area code and the Zip Codes of 17331-34...
, Gibble's Potato Chips in York
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
, Wolfgang Candy in York
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
, The Bon-Ton
The Bon-Ton
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. is a regional department store company based in York, Pennsylvania, chiefly operating 275 stores, including 11 furniture galleries, in 23 states throughout the northern United States. Stores carrying its namesake nameplate serve the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions of...
in York
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
, Dentsply in York
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
, and a major manufacturing branch of Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
Politics and government
As of November 2008, there are 299,414 registered voters in York County.- RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
: 143,261 (47.85%) - DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
: 112,207 (37.48%) - Other Parties: 43,946 (14.68%)
County commissioners
- M. Steve Chronister, Chairman, Republican
- Christopher B. Reilly, Vice-chairman, Republican
- Doug Hoke, Democrat
Other county offices
- Clerk of Courts, Don O'Shell, Republican
- Controller, Robb Green, Republican
- Coroner, Barry Bloss, Republican
- District Attorney, Thomas Kearney, Republican
- Prothonotary, Pamela S. Lee, Republican
- Recorder of Deeds, Randy Reisinger, Republican
- Register of Wills, Bradley C. Jacobs, Republican
- Sheriff, Richard P. Keuerleber III, Republican
- Treasurer, Barbara Bair, Republican
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Keith J. Gillespie Keith J. Gillespie Keith J. Gillespie is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 47th District and was elected in 2002.-Career:Prior to entering politics, Gillespie was a paramedic at Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Later, he was the director of safety, security and... |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
| 92 | Scott Perry Scott Perry (politician) Scott Perry is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 92nd legislative district. He was elected in 2006.Perry enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in 1980 and attended basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey... |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
| 93 | Ronald E. Miller | Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
| 94 | Stanley E. Saylor | Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
| 95 | Eugene A. DePasquale | Democrat Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
| 193 | Steven R. Nickol | Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
| 196 | Seth Grove Seth Grove Seth Grove was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2008. He has been selected to serve on the House Aging and Older Adult Services, Consumer Affairs, Health and Human Services, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committees for the 2009–10 legislative... |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
United States House of Representatives
| District | Representative | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district Pennsylvania's 19th congressional district includes all of Adams and York Counties, and parts of Cumberland County. Republican Todd Russell Platts has represented the district since 2001... |
Todd Platts | Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
Municipalities
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are in York County:Boroughs
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Glen Rock, Pennsylvania Glen Rock is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,025 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Glen Rock is located at .... Goldsboro, Pennsylvania Goldsboro is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 952 at the 2010 census.Etters is the name of the post office in Goldsboro, even though there is no incorporated place known as "Etters"... Hallam, Pennsylvania Hallam is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,673 at the 2010 census.-History:Before 1736, all parts of Pennsylvania west of the Susquehanna River, including present-day Hallam Borough and the surrounding Hellam Township, were land of the Iroquois.In October... Hanover, Pennsylvania Hanover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, southwest of York and north-northwest of Baltimore, Maryland.The town is situated in a productive agricultural region. The population was 15,289 at the 2010 census. The borough is served by a 717 area code and the Zip Codes of 17331-34... Jacobus, Pennsylvania Jacobus is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,841 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Jacobus is located at .... Jefferson, York County, Pennsylvania Jefferson is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 733 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Jefferson is located at... Lewisberry, Pennsylvania Lewisberry is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 362 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lewisberry is located at .... Loganville, Pennsylvania Loganville, founded in 1820 and named after Colonel Henry Logan, is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,240 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Loganville is located at .... Manchester, Pennsylvania Manchester is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,763 at the 2010 census.-History:Settled in 1814, the village of Liverpool was incorporated in 1864 in the eastern section of Manchester Township... |
Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania Mount Wolf is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,393 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Mount Wolf is located at .... New Freedom, Pennsylvania New Freedom is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the borough had a population of 4,464.-Geography:New Freedom is located at .... New Salem, Pennsylvania New Salem, also known as York New Salem, is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the borough had a total population of 724.- Geography :New Salem is located at 39°54'9" North, 76°47'35" West .... North York, Pennsylvania North York is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the borough had a total population of 1,914.- Geography :North York is located at 39°58'40" North, 76°43'53" West .... Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 278 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Railroad is located at .... Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania Seven Valleys is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 517 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Seven Valleys is located at .... Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania Shrewsbury is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,823 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Shrewsbury is located at .... Spring Grove, Pennsylvania Spring Grove is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,167 at the 2010 census.-History:The site of Spring Grove was laid out in 1747 on the banks of Codorus Creek, midway between York and Hanover, by a surveyor for the Penns. Its growth since that time falls... |
Stewartstown, Pennsylvania Stewartstown is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,089 at the 2010 census.-History:There were settlers in the Stewartstown area as early as 1750... Wellsville, Pennsylvania Wellsville is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 242 at the 2010 census.-History:Wellsville changed very little visually during the twentieth century; the borough's appearance has remained that of a nineteenth-century community, complete with brick sidewalks... West York, Pennsylvania West York is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,617 at the 2010 census.-Geography:West York is located at .... Windsor, Pennsylvania Windsor is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,319 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Windsor is located at .... Winterstown, Pennsylvania Winterstown is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 632 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Winterstown is located at .... Wrightsville, Pennsylvania Wrightsville is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,310 at the 2010 census. Wrightsville borough has a police department, historic society, and a volunteer fire company.- History :According to a plaque at Samuel S... Yoe, Pennsylvania Yoe is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,018 at the 2010 census.-History:The borough of Yoe was formed in 1893 from portions of southeastern York Township.-Geography:Yoe is located at .... York Haven, Pennsylvania York Haven is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 709 at the 2010 census. The borough is the home of the Brunner Island coal-fired electrical generation plant, located on the Susquehanna River on Wago Road and operated by PPL.-Geography:York Haven is located at... Yorkana, Pennsylvania Yorkana is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 229 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Yorkana is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... |
Townships
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Hopewell Township, York County, Pennsylvania Hopewell Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,435 at the 2010 census. It is served by the South Eastern School District which provides a public education.-Geography:... Jackson Township, York County, Pennsylvania Jackson Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,494 at the 2010 census. It was founded in 1853 from parts of Paradise Township.-Geography:... Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania Manchester Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,161 at the 2010 census.-History:Manchester Township, deriving its name from the English Duke of Manchester, was laid out in 1742 by Thomas Cookson, a representative of the Lancaster County Courts,... Manheim Township, York County, Pennsylvania Manheim Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 3,380.-Geography:... Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania Paradise Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 3,766.-Geography:... |
Penn Township, York County, Pennsylvania Penn Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 15,612 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.16%, is water... Shrewsbury Township, York County, Pennsylvania Shrewsbury Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,447 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which 0.03% is water... Springfield Township, York County, Pennsylvania Springfield Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,152 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.17%, is water... Warrington Township, York County, Pennsylvania Warrington Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 4,532 at the 2010 census. The township is named after Warrington, England, like many townships having English names in York County.-Geography:... Washington Township, York County, Pennsylvania Washington Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,673 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which 0.04% is water.-Demographics:... Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania Windsor Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 17,504 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which 0.04% is water. The township completely encircles the borough of Windsor... |
Census-designated places
Census-designated placeCensus-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
s are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.
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Parkville, Pennsylvania Parkville is a census-designated place in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,706 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Parkville is located at in Penn Township, adjacent to the borough of Hanover.... Pennville, Pennsylvania Pennville is a census-designated place in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,947 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Pennville is located at in Penn Township, adjacent to the borough of Hanover.... Shiloh, York County, Pennsylvania Shiloh is a census-designated place in West Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 11,218 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Shiloh is located at .... Springetts Manor-Yorklyn, Pennsylvania Springetts Manor-Yorklyn was a census-designated place in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,156 at the 2000 census... Spry, Pennsylvania Spry is a census-designated place in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,891 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Spry is located at in York Township, south of the city of York.... |
Stonybrook-Wilshire, Pennsylvania Stonybrook-Wilshire was a census-designated place in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,414 at the 2000 census... Strinestown, Pennsylvania Strinestown is an unincorporated community in York County, Pennsylvania, United States.-References:... Susquehanna Trails, Pennsylvania Susquehanna Trails is a census-designated place in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,264 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Susquehanna Trails is located at in Peach Bottom Township... Thomasville, Pennsylvania Thomasville is an unincorporated community in York County, Pennsylvania, United States, west of the city of York. Its schools are part of the Spring Grove Area School District, and the town is home to Martin's Potato Chips. Thomasville is located in Jackson Township on the Lincoln Highway, U.S.... Tyler Run-Queens Gate, Pennsylvania Tyler Run-Queens Gate was a census-designated place in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,926 at the 2000 census... Valley Green, Pennsylvania Valley Green is a census-designated place in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,429 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Valley Green is located at in Newberry Township.... Valley View, York County, Pennsylvania Valley View is a census-designated place in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,817 at the 2010 census.-Geography:... Weigelstown, Pennsylvania Weigelstown is a census-designated place in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 12,875 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Weigelstown is located at .... |
Education
Public School Districts
- Central York School DistrictCentral York School DistrictThe Central York School District is a large, suburban, public school district that encompasses 24 square miles. Central York School District serves: the Borough of North York and Manchester Township and the greater part of Springettsbury Township in York County, Pennsylvania. According to 2010...
- Dallastown Area School DistrictDallastown Area School DistrictThe Dallastown Area School District is a school district covering the Boroughs of Dallastown, Jacobus, Loganville, and Yoe and Springfield Township and York Township in York County, Pennsylvania. The district covers . There are approximately 35,000 residents in 2009 The district operates five...
- Dover Area School DistrictDover Area School DistrictThe Dover Area School District is a public school district located in Pennsylvania, United States. It consists of Dover Township, Washington Township and the Borough of Dover in York County. The district operates Dover Area High School, Dover Intermediate School, Dover Elementary School, Leib...
- Eastern York School DistrictEastern York School DistrictThe Eastern York School District of Pennsylvania covers almost 54 miles of east, central York County in the South Central region of Pennsylvania...
- Hanover Public School DistrictHanover Public School DistrictHanover Public School District is a group of schools located in the borough of Hanover, Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 4 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 14,535...
- Northeastern York School DistrictNortheastern York School DistrictThe Northeastern School District is a midsized, rural public school district in York County in the South Central region of Pennsylvania. Municipalities served by the district include: Mount Wolf, Manchester, East Manchester Township, York Haven, Goldsboro, Newberry Township, and Conewago Township....
- Northern York County School DistrictNorthern York County School DistrictThe Northern York County School District is a public school district in York County, Pennsylvania. It econompasses an area of approximately which includes: the boroughs of Dillsburg, Wellsville, and Franklintown, plus Monaghan Township, Warrington Township, Carroll Township, and Franklin Township....
- Red Lion Area School DistrictRed Lion Area School DistrictRed Lion Area School District is a large, public school district located in eastern York County, Pennsylvania that serves the boroughs of Felton, Red Lion, Windsor, and Winterstown; and the townships of Chanceford Township, Lower Chanceford Township, North Hopewell Township, and Windsor Township....
- South Eastern School DistrictSouth Eastern School DistrictThe South Eastern Area School District is a public school district in southern York County, Pennsylvania. It ecompasses the boroughs of Cross Roads, Stewartstown, Delta, and Fawn Grove, plus the townships of Hopewell Township, East Hopewell Township, Fawn Township, and Peach Bottom Township. It...
- South Western School DistrictSouth Western School DistrictSouth Western School District is a public school district in York County, Pennsylvania. It serves the townships of Penn, Manheim, and West Manheim, all of which border the borough of Hanover. It encompasses approximately 56 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident...
- Southern York County School DistrictSouthern York County School DistrictThe Southern York County School District is a public school district in York County in the South Central region of Pennsylvania. It ecompasses the following communities: Codorus Township, Glen Rock, Railroad, New Freedom, Shrewsbury Township, Shrewsbury, and a portion of Hopewell Townhip...
- Spring Grove Area School DistrictSpring Grove Area School DistrictSpring Grove Area School District is located at 100 East College Avenue in Spring Grove, York County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses approximately 96 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 24,401...
- West Shore School DistrictWest Shore School DistrictWest Shore School District, is a suburban, public school district with its main office located in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania.The Superintendent is Jemry Small. This district serves students in eastern Cumberland County and northern York County...
- West York Area School DistrictWest York Area School DistrictWest York Area High School is located in York County in South Central Pennsylvania, United States. The West York Area School District includes West York Borough and West Manchester Township.The schools colors are white and navy blue and their mascot is a Bulldog. It encompasses approximately 21...
- York City School DistrictYork City School DistrictThe School District of York City is a public school district serving the City of York, Pennsylvania in York County. The district encompasses approximately 5 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 40,968...
- York Suburban School DistrictYork Suburban School DistrictYork Suburban School District is a public school district located in York County, Pennsylvania . It encompasses approximately 14 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 21,067...
Public Charter Schools
- Helen Thackston Charter School (6-8) - York
- Crispus Attucks Youthbuild Charter School (K-6) - York
- Lincoln Charter School - York
- New Hope Academy Charter School (K-6) - York
- York Academy Regional Charter School
- York Adams Academy (formerly York County High School)
Independent Schools
- York Country Day SchoolYork Country Day SchoolYork Country Day School is a Preschool through Grade 12 independent school located in York, Pennsylvania.York Country Day School is affiliated with York College of Pennsylvania and is the living legacy of the York County Academy founded in 1787....
Prek-12 - York Catholic High SchoolYork Catholic High SchoolYork Catholic High School is a Catholic high school located in York, Pennsylvania, USA, and operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg for boys and girls in the 7th through 12th grades....
7-12 - St. Joseph School Prek-3-6
Intermediate Unit
Lincoln Intermediate UnitIntermediate Unit
In Pennsylvania, Intermediate Units are regional educational service agencies, established by the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Intermediate Units serve a given geographic area's educational needs and function as a step of organization above that of a public school district, but below that of the...
(IU#12) region includes: Adams County
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,407. It was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams...
, Franklin County
Franklin County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 129,313 people, 50,633 households, and 36,405 families residing in the county. The population density was 168 people per square mile . There were 53,803 housing units at an average density of 70 per square mile...
and York County. The agency offers school districts, home schooled students and private schools many services including: special education
Special Education in the United States
Special education programs in the United States were made mandatory in 1975 when the United States Congress passed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in response to discriminatory treatment by public educational agencies against students with disabilities...
services, combined purchasing, and instructional technology services. It runs Summer Academy which offers both art and academic strands designed to meet the individual needs of gifted
Gifted education
Gifted education is a broad term for special practices, procedures and theories used in the education of children who have been identified as gifted or talented...
, talented and high achieving students. Additional services include: Curriculum Mapping
Curriculum mapping
Curriculum Mapping is a procedure for reviewing the operational curriculum as it is entered into an electronic database at any education setting. It is based largely on the work of Heidi Hayes Jacobs in Mapping the Big Picture: Integrating Curriculum and Assessment K-12 and Getting Results with...
, Professional Development for school employees, Adult Education
Adult education
Adult education is the practice of teaching and educating adults. Adult education takes place in the workplace, through 'extension' school or 'school of continuing education' . Other learning places include folk high schools, community colleges, and lifelong learning centers...
, Nonpublic School Services, Business Services, Migrant & ESL (English as a Second Language), Instructional Services, Management Services, and Technology Services. It also provides a GED program to adults who want to earn a high school diploma and literacy programs. The Lincoln Intermediate Unit is governed by a 13 member Board of Directors, each a member of a local school board from the 25 school districts. Board members are elected by school directors of all 25 school districts for three-year terms that begin the first day of July. There are 29 intermediate units in Pennsylvania. They are funded by school districts, state and federal program specific funding and grants. IUs do not have the power to tax.
Notable residents
- John AndrewsJohn Andrews (Medal of Honor)John Andrews was a United States Navy Ordinary Seaman received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean Expedition.-Medal of Honor citation:Ordinary Seaman Andrews' official Medal of Honor citation reads:...
, born in York County was a United States NavyUnited States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
sailor awarded the Medal of HonorMedal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for actions during the Korean ExpeditionSinmiyangyoThe United States expedition to Korea, the Shinmiyangyo, or simply the Korean Expedition, in 1871, was the first American military action in Korea. It took place predominantly on and around the Korean island of Ganghwa...
in 1872 - Brian KeeneBrian KeeneBrian Keene is an American author, primarily of horror, crime fiction, and comic books. He has won two Bram Stoker Awards.- Background :Keene was born in 1967. He grew up in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and many of his books take place in these locales. After graduating high school, he...
, best-selling novelist - James KellyJames Kelly (U.S. representative)James Kelly was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1805–1809 for the Federalist Party, Pennsylvania....
, member of the United States House of RepresentativesUnited States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from 1805–1809 - John KuhnJohn KuhnJohn Allen Kuhn is an American football fullback, currently playing for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. John attended Dover Area High School in Dover, Pennsylvania...
, NFL football player - Craig ShefferCraig ShefferCraig Eric Sheffer is an American film and television actor. He is known for his leading role as Norman Maclean in the film A River Runs Through It and of Keith Scott on the television series One Tree Hill.-Early life:...
, actor - James Alonzo StahleJames Alonzo StahleJames Alonzo Stahle was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...
, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1895–1897
See also
- Rehmeyer's HollowRehmeyer's HollowRehmeyer's Hollow, also known as Hex Hollow, is located in Central Pennsylvania near the Maryland border. The area was brought to national attention by a murder that occurred there in 1928. The name of the hollow was later changed to Spring Valley County Park.- The Murder of Nelson Rehmeyer...
– location of the 1928 Hex Hollow murder - List of municipal authorities in York County, Pennsylvania
- Lee's DinerLee's DinerLee's Diner is a stainless steel diner on U.S. Route 30 in West York, York County in Pennsylvania. It was famous for its pies which were for many years baked by Theresa Redding. It serves Pennsylvania Dutch food and has cruise nights ....
- National Register of Historic Places listings in York County, Pennsylvania
- Rabbit TransitRabbit Transit (York)Rabbit Transit is the mass transit service of York County, Pennsylvania. The agency currently operates 15 fixed routes within York County and express bus routes from Gettysburg to Harrisburg and from York to Harrisburg and Towson, Maryland .The agency, which...
External links
- York County official website
- Official Travel and Tourism site
- York County Heritage Trust
- York County history from the York Daily Record/Sunday News
- York County USGenWeb Project: good resource for History and Genealogy in York County