Time Zone: York County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Alfred is the Seat for York County.
York County was founded in 1652.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> York had a population of 201,876 people. This is an increase of 8.1% since the last Census (which gave a population of 186,742 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, York represented 14.65% of the total population of Maine, making it the state's 2nd most populous county (out of 16 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 197,131 | +5.56% | -2.35% since 2009 |
2009 | 201,876 | +8.1% | |
2008 | 201,872 | +8.1% | +0.34% since 2007 |
2007 | 201,186 | +7.73% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 186,742 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the York County Census Page for York County. .
Below are some of the communities located in York County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for York County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Biddeford | 21,383 | 20,942 | 2.11% increase |
Sanford | 21,104 | 20,806 | 1.43% increase |
Saco | 18,204 | 16,822 | 8.22% increase |
York | 14,025 | 12,854 | 9.11% increase |
Kennebunk | 11,435 | 10,476 | 9.15% increase |
Websites for York County
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