York, Nebraska
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −61.3% |
| 2008 | −46.3% |
| 2012 | −49.1% |
| 2016 | −49.5% |
| 2020 | −42.6% |
| 2024 | −41.6% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 28.2%Harris1,054 | 69.8%Trump2,609 | 2.0% | R+41.6 | D+1.0 | R+40.2 | 3,736 | |
| R | 27.0%Biden1,029 | 69.6%Trump2,655 | 3.4% | R+42.6 | D+6.9 | R+47.1 | 3,815 | |
| R | 21.3%Clinton698 | 70.8%Trump2,317 | 7.8% | R+49.5 | R+0.4 | R+51.6 | 3,271 | |
| R | 24.6%Obama740 | 73.7%Romney2,217 | 1.7% | R+49.1 | R+2.8 | R+53.0 | 3,008 | |
| R | 25.7%Obama874 | 72.0%McCain2,450 | 2.3% | R+46.3 | D+15.0 | R+53.6 | 3,401 | |
| R | 19.0%Kerry652 | 80.4%Bush2,752 | 0.6% | R+61.3 | — | R+58.9 | 3,425 |
York sits at the intersection of U.S. highways 81 and 34, serving as a regional hub for surrounding farming communities. York County has delivered Republican presidential margins exceeding 40 points in recent cycles, reflecting the area's deep rural conservative alignment.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 61.3 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.0 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 41.6 points.
A population of 8,141, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,265 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Tipp City and Pella.
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York, Nebraska. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3154045/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.