York County, Virginia

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York County
U.S. county
County of York
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Coordinates:
Country	United States
Seat	Yorktown
Area
• Total	215 sq mi (560 km2)
• Land	105 sq mi (270 km2)
• Water	110 sq mi (300 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	70,745
• Density	330/sq mi (130/km2)
Website	York County

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York County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 70,745. The county seat is Yorktown. York County is part of the Virginia Peninsula and is included in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.

History

York County was formed in 1634 as one of the original eight shires of Virginia. It was named after York, England. The county played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, particularly during the Siege of Yorktown in 1781, which was the last major land battle of the war.

Geography

York County is located on the Virginia Peninsula in the eastern part of the state. It is bordered by the York River to the north and the James River to the south. The county has a total area of 215 square miles, of which 105 square miles is land and 110 square miles is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 70,745 people, 25,000 households, and 18,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 673 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 75% White, 12% African American, 6% Asian, and 7% from other races.

Economy

York County's economy is diverse, with significant contributions from the military, tourism, and manufacturing sectors. The presence of military installations such as Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Langley Air Force Base plays a crucial role in the local economy.

Education

York County is served by the York County School Division, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to Thomas Nelson Community College and is in proximity to several major universities, including College of William & Mary.

Government

York County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, each elected from one of the county's five districts. The county also has a County Administrator who oversees daily operations.

Transportation

Major highways in York County include Interstate 64, U.S. Route 17, and Virginia State Route 199. The county is also served by the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport and the Amtrak rail service.

Points of Interest

• Colonial National Historical Park
• Yorktown Battlefield
• Water Country USA
• Yorktown Victory Center

Related Pages

• Virginia Peninsula
• Hampton Roads
• Yorktown, Virginia
• Siege of Yorktown
• Naval Weapons Station Yorktown

External links

• Official website