About York
Set in the western part of Alabama, York is a small town counting 2,278 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, York is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.87 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 332 residents per square mile.
📰 York News Today
- CBS 42+ Mornings with Gary York – Alabama's 42 cbs42.com · Jul 14
- Is Alabama the new New York? Recent grads might consider flocking south for good pay and cheaper living Yahoo Finance · May 10
- Tyler M. CLARK Obituary (2026) - Livingston, AL - Weatherly Funeral Home - York Legacy obituary · Jun 4
- Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Southbound I-59 In Sumter County Patch · May 25
- Alabama teacher Kayla Finch earns golden ticket on 'American Idol' Montgomery Advertiser · Feb 13
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What Makes York Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named York — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in York
- Sumter Central High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Hill Hospital Of Sumter County · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,278
Rank in state#167 of 463
Land area6.87 sq mi
Density332/sq mi
Coordinates32.5006, -88.2914