York, Alabama

York, Alabama
City
Downtown York, Alabama
Location of York in Sumter County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 32°29′36″N 88°17′52″W
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Sumter
Area
• Total	6.88 sq mi (17.83 km2)
• Land	6.87 sq mi (17.78 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation	190 ft (58 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	2,538
• Estimate  (2017)	2,280
• Density	332.12/sq mi (128.23/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	36925
Area code	205
FIPS code	01-84096
GNIS feature ID	0129302
Website	www.cityyork.com

York is a city in Sumter County, Alabama, United States. Founded around 1838 after the merging of two communities, Old Anvil and New York Station, the latter a station on a stagecoach line. The rail came through in the 1850s and later, the "New" was dropped from York Station in 1861. With the discovery that another community in Alabama bore that name, the "Station" was dropped and York was formally incorporated on April 6, 1881. At the 2018 census the population was 97, down from 2,854. From 1920-1980, it was the largest town in the county. Since 1990, it has been the second largest city behind the county seat of Livingston.

Geography

York is located at 32°29′36″N 88°17′52″W.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18 km²), of which 7.1 square miles (18 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (0.28%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	232		—
1890	415		78.9%
1900	528		27.2%
1910	710		34.5%
1920	1,651		132.5%
1930	1,796		8.8%
1940	1,783		−0.7%
1950	1,774		−0.5%
1960	2,932		65.3%
1970	3,044		3.8%
1980	3,392		11.4%
1990	3,160		−6.8%
2000	2,854		−9.7%
2010	2,538		−11.1%
2017 (est.)	2,280		−10.2%
U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,854 people, 1,046 households, and 689 families residing in the city. The population density was 403.2 people per square mile (155.6/km²). There were 1,209 housing units at an average density of 170.8 per square mile (65.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 20.71% White, 78.31% Black or African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,046 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.4% were married couples living together, 28.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the city, the population was spread out with 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 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 66.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,153, and the median income for a family was $23,417. Males had a median income of $28,362 versus $15,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,792. About 34.6% of families and 38.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.6% of those under age 18 and 27.5% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,538 people, 1,023 households, and 611 families residing in the city. The population density was 357.5 people per square mile (138.7/km²). There were 1,228 housing units at an average density of 173.0 per square mile (67.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.3% Black or African American, 13.3% White, 0.2% Native American, <0.1% Asian and 0.2% from two or more races. 1.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,023 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 23.8% were married couples living together, 31.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,000, and the median income for a family was $19,152. Males had a median income of $38,654 versus $22,007 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,577. About 41.5% of families and 42.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 63.1% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.

Culture

York is home to the Coleman Center for Arts and Culture. The Center is known for its artist in residency program, where prominent artists are invited to reside in the town and produce work specific to the town. In 2013, artist Matthew Mazzotta created Open House on a neglected property in the center of York. Open House appears as a small house pink house that transforms into a 100-person open-air theatre for public venues.

Notable people

• Robert L. Bragg, former airline captain for Pan Am and United Airlines. On March 27, 1977, Bragg was the first officer for Pan Am Flight 1736, one of the Boeing 747s lost in the Tenerife airport disaster. He was one of the 61 people from Flight 1736 to survive.
• Bobby Collins, former NFL player.
• Marko Mitchell, American football wide receiver
• Dale Steele, former American football coach,

External links

• The Coleman Center For Arts And Culture