York County, Virginia

Quick answer: York County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Yorktown. Its estimated population in 2025 was 71,374, up 1.9% since 2020. It covers about 105 square miles of land.

Overview

York County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of 95 in the state.[1] The county seat is Yorktown.[2] The county was established in 1634.[2] The name comes from York.[2]

Population of York County

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of York County at 71,374 in July 2025, up 1.9% from the April 2020 base of 70,054.[1] That made it 30th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 64th for growth since 2020.[1]

From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 3,110 births and 3,047 deaths, a natural increase of 63.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 823. Moves from abroad added 426.[1]

Geography

York County covers 104.7 square miles of land and 110.3 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 96th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 682 people per square mile in 2025, so it is a mix of towns and countryside. Its geographic center lies near 37.22° N, 76.40° W.[3]

The county borders Gloucester County, the City of Hampton, James City County, Mathews County, the City of Newport News, Northampton County, the City of Poquoson and the City of Williamsburg.[4]

The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 25 named streams, 1 named summit, 20 lakes and reservoirs and 1 island in the county.[5]

Towns

York County has no incorporated towns. Its communities are unincorporated and governed directly by the county.[6]

Frequently asked questions

What is the county seat of York County?
Yorktown.

What is the population of York County?
About 71,374 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

How big is York County?
About 105 square miles of land, plus 110.3 square miles of water.

References

• [1] U.S. Census Bureau, County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025 (Vintage 2025) – last checked 11/08/2026
• [2] Wikidata, York County, Virginia (open data, CC0) – last checked 11/08/2026
• [3] U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files: Counties – last checked 11/08/2026
• [4] U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File (2024) – last checked 11/08/2026
• [5] U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Domestic Names – last checked 11/08/2026
• [6] U.S. Census Bureau, City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025 – last checked 11/08/2026

Official website: www.yorkcounty.gov

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