York township, Ohio
York township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
York township is a geographic entity located in Athens County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,710. The land area covers 36.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,710 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,451 | ±205 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,016 | ±226 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,451 | ±205 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 565 | ±160 |
| Median Home Value | $125,100 | ±$26,906 |
| Median Gross Rent | $776 | ±$32 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,208 | ±$6,965 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,203 | ±$2,760 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 902 | ±234 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | ±4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,853 | ±379 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.9% | ±3.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF YORK
GUS Population: 6,809 (2024)
ID: 172732
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
15255 ELM ROCK RD, NELSONVILLE OH 45764-9557
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GUS Population: 63,218 (2024)
ID: 172241
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
15 S COURT ST, ATHENS OH 45701-2891
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Albany, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Albany, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Amesville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | The Plains, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Athens, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mc Arthur, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Logan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Logan, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Athens, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Logan, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hocking College
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College | 1.2 mi away | 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, 45764 |
7407537050
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ATHENS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 95 W. WASHINGTON, NELSONVILLE, OH, 45764 |
(740) 753-2118
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Tri-County Adult Career Center
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College Vocational | 1.5 mi away | 15676 St Rt 691, Nelsonville, OH, 45764 |
7407535464
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NELSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY BS
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 95 W. WASHINGTON, NELSONVILLE, OH, 45764 |
(614) 753-2118
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Ohio University-Main Campus
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College | 10.2 mi away | 020 Chubb Hall, Athens, OH, 45701-2979 |
7405931000
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CHAUNCEY BRANCH
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 29 CONVERSE ST., CHAUNCEY, OH, 45719 |
(740) 797-2512
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THE PLAINS BRANCH
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 14 S. PLAINS RD., THE PLAINS, OH, 45780 |
(740) 797-4579
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GLOUSTER BRANCH
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 20 TOLEDO ST., GLOUSTER, OH, 45732 |
(740) 737-6034
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NEW STRAITSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 102 E MAIN ST, NEW STRAITSVILLE, OH, 43766 |
(740) 394-2717
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ATHENS BRANCH
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 30 HOME ST, ATHENS, OH, 45701 |
(740) 592-4272
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ATHENS OU, OH US, located 10.5 miles from York township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.0° | 21.5° | 29.8° | 2.89" | 5.8" |
| February | 42.2° | 23.4° | 32.8° | 2.94" | 5.9" |
| March | 52.2° | 30.1° | 41.1° | 3.57" | 2.3" |
| April | 65.2° | 39.7° | 52.4° | 3.78" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.3° | 50.0° | 61.1° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.5° | 59.2° | 69.4° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.4° | 63.0° | 72.7° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.5° | 61.4° | 71.4° | 3.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.2° | 53.8° | 65.0° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.2° | 42.4° | 53.8° | 2.93" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.2° | 32.1° | 42.6° | 2.91" | 0.5" |
| December | 42.6° | 26.7° | 34.6° | 3.16" | 3.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsonville city | City | 2.2 mi | — |
| Buchtel village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Carbon Hill CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Haydenville CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Chauncey village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Murray City village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3900986982. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.