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York Population

Here are the latest population statistics on York in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

201,700

Population

3.7%

Unqualified

2.4%

Unemployment

£32,328

Salary

£337,631

Property

Quick answer: York is a local authority in England. The population of York is 201,700. The population per square mile of York is 761. The average salary in York is £32,328 per year. The average property price in York is £337,631.


Books about York: Numerous fiction and non-fiction books have been produced about the rich history of York. Here is a link to some of the books about York.


York Demographics


The population of York is 201,700. The population per square mile of York is 761. The population has decreased by 9,300 in the past year. The population has increased by 36,300 since 1981.


There are more females in York. They account for 51.8% of the population.


York Employment


81.6% of the people in York are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in York is 2.4%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


York Student Population


The student population of York is 9,100. Students account for 38.8% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


92.9% of the people in York have an NVQ1 qualification. 87.8% have an NVQ2 qualification. 74.8% have an NVQ3 qualification. 59.4% have an NVQ4 qualification.


3.7% of the people in York have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


York Economy


There are 7,135 businesses in York. 87.3% are micro businesses. 10.3% are small businesses. 1.8% are medium businesses. 0.6% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in York are human health and social work activities businesses.


York Salary


The average salary in York is £32,328 per year. Males earn 26.1% more.


Salaries in York are 3.16% less than the national average of £33,384.


York Property


The average property price in York is £337,631. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in York: £533,040 for detached houses. £339,067 for semi-detached houses. £283,563 for terrace houses. £194,854 for flats.