York County, Maine

York County is the southwesternmost county in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2010 census, the population was 197,131.[2] Its county seat is Alfred.[3]

York County
York County Courthouse in Alfred
Location within the U.S. state of Maine
Maine's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°26′45″N 70°39′48″W
Country United States
State Maine
Founded1636
Named forYork, England[1]
SeatAlfred
Largest cityBiddeford
Area
  Total1,270 sq mi (3,300 km2)
  Land991 sq mi (2,570 km2)
  Water279 sq mi (720 km2)  22%%
Population
 (2010)
  Total197,131
  Estimate 
(2019)
207,641
  Density160/sq mi (60/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.yorkcountymaine.gov

References

  1. Yates, Edgar A.P. (Jun 13, 1928). "Some Maine town names". The Lewiston Daily Sun. p. 4. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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