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York County in Hampton Roads



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York County


York County offers businesses an ideal location near ports, interstate highway and rail transportation, a low tax rate, and a local government eager to attract new commerce in a quality, semi-rural environment perfect for living, working, and playing. In fact, quality of life is one of York County’s most important resources. We have a superior educational system, abundant green space, and 200 miles of coastline along the York River and its tributaries for recreation and pleasant vistas.


Population - 2009
Total Population 61,269
Total Households 22,745
Median Age 39.1
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 05-09 ACS

Age Breakout
0-19 years 29.2%
20-24 years 6.5%
25-44 years 24.3%
45-64 years 28.5%
65+ years 11.7%
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 05-09 ACS
 
Median Household Income
Year Median HHI
2009 $79,189
2005 $70,743
2000 $60,541
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 05-09 ACS
 
Educational Attainment
Level %
Less than 9th grade 1.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.9%
High school graduate 20.6%
Some college, no degree 22.3%
Associates degree 9.9%
Bachelor's degree 23.6%
Graduate/Professional Degree 17.8%
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau 05-09 ACS
Largest Employers


Altria Group
Contemporary Cybernetics Group, Inc.
Delta-T
Ryson International
Western Refining
*Source: Hoovers.com, HREDA Communities
 
Employment by Industry
Industry # Emp. % Emp.
Natural Resources and Mining 13 0.1%
Construction 1,985 9.0%
Manufacturing 653 3.0%
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 4,032 18.4%
Information 98 0.4%
Financial Activities 818 3.7%
Professional and Business Services 2,486 11.3%
Educational and Health Services 1,068 4.9%
Leisure and Hospitality 5,193 23.6%
Other Services 1,007 4.6%
Government 4,479 20.4%
*Source: VA Employment Commission

Labor Force 
Emp.
Civilian Labor Force 31,762
Employed 29,959
Unemployed 1,803
Unemployment Rate 5.7%
*Source:VA Employment Commission


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