Yorktown
Census-designated place in York County, Virginia
Yorktown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in York County, Virginia, with 221 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gloucester Point, 2.8 miles N.
- 221residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 350 / sq mipopulation density
- 23690ZIP code
About Yorktown
Yorktown is a town in York County, Virginia, United States. It is the county seat of York County, one of the eight original shires formed in colonial Virginia in 1682. Yorktown's population was 221 as of the 2020 census, while York County's population was 70,045.
The town is most famous as the site of the siege and subsequent surrender of General Charles Cornwallis to General George Washington and the French Fleet during the American Revolutionary War on October 19, 1781. Although the larger European war (Anglo-French War (1778–1783), Anglo-Spanish War (1779–1783), Fourth Anglo-Dutch War (1780–1784)) would last for another year, this British defeat at Yorktown effectively ended the war in North America. Yorktown also figured prominently in the American Civil War (1861–1865), serving as a major port to supply both northern and southern towns, depending upon who held Yorktown at the time.
Yorktown is one of three sites of the Historic Triangle, which also includes Jamestown and Williamsburg as important colonial-era settlements. It is the eastern terminus of the Colonial Parkway connecting these locations. Yorktown is also the eastern terminus of the TransAmerica Trail, a bicycle touring route created by the Adventure Cycling Association.
One of Yorktown's historic sister cities is Zweibrücken, in Germany, due to the participation of a unit from there during the American Revolutionary War.
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Living in Yorktown
- Median household income
- $63,250
- Median home value
- $481,600
- Median age
- 66.7
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Yorktown had 221 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 221 |
|---|---|
| Density | 350 per sq mi (135 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Yorktown at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | York County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 221 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.63 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2340° N, 76.5182° W |
| ZIP code | 23690 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5188240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Yorktown
- Gloucester Point2.8 mi N
- Williamsburg10.7 mi W
- Bethel Manor10.8 mi SE
- Newport News10.9 mi S
- Gloucester Courthouse11.8 mi N
- Poquoson13.9 mi SE
- Rushmere14.0 mi SW
- Scotland15.7 mi W
- Hampton17.7 mi SE
- Mathews17.8 mi NE
- Surry18.6 mi W
- Smithfield18.8 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Yorktown
What county is Yorktown in?
Yorktown is in York County, Virginia.
What is the population of Yorktown, VA?
221 people lived in Yorktown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Yorktown, VA?
The ZIP code of Yorktown is 23690.
What is the elevation of Yorktown?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Yorktown?
Gloucester Point (2.8 mi), Williamsburg (10.7 mi), Bethel Manor (10.8 mi), Newport News (10.9 mi), Gloucester Courthouse (11.8 mi).
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