York is a city in Pennsylvania state in USA with a population of 44019 residents.. The poverty rate of York is 27.7%, which is 98% higher than national average. The typical household in York earns $36320 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 10 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 63% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in York are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 8 workers in York is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in York, only 80% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of York remained 11.8%, which is 151% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In York, only 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 24% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in York is 88, which is 12% lower than national average. Median home value in York is $77100 , which is 66% lower than national average. While median income in York remained $36320, which is 46% lower than national average.