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Introduction
In addition to the high concentration of Hispanic and Latinx persons, these geographic areas have higher
than average rates of poverty. With the exception of West York, the percentage of Hispanic and Latinx
persons living in poverty within these jurisdictions is significantly higher than the County as a whole, and
their borough, township or metro area as a whole. Also, the percentage of Hispanic and Latinx persons
living in poverty within these jurisdictions is significantly higher than their white neighbors living in their
borough, township or metro area.
Geographic Area 2016 Overall Poverty Rate 2016 Poverty Rate
White Population
2016 Poverty Rate
Hispanic/Latinx Population
York County 10.5% 8.6% 32.1%
York City 36.0% 32.0% 47.3%
West York borough 16.6% 18.6% 17.3%
York Haven borough 21.8% 19.4% 25.3%
Hanover borough 14.8% 11.9% 43.2%
Conewago township 11.2% 11.0% 35.6%
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2010-2016
B. Objectives
The primary objectives of the 2017 York County Hispanic and Latinx Community Assessment is to
provide the United Way of York County with in-depth information regarding the Hispanic and Latinx
population living in York County, as well as information related to accessing human and social services.
This report also aims to identify previously unknown issues or gaps in services within the community. In
2017, the United Way of York County contracted Vinny Cannizzaro, the Arthur J. Glatfelter Institute for
Public Policy, and the York College of Pennsylvania’s Center for Community Engagement to undertake
this assessment.
This report seeks to:
• Identify pressing needs in the Hispanic/Latinx community;
• Identify currents assets;
• Assess gaps in services to identify needs;
• Identify current barriers to accessing services;
• Identify issues that could complicate developing a service delivery system for the Hispanic/Latinx
community;
• Determine best models for service delivery to the Hispanic/Latinx community; and,
• Make recommendations for next steps.
C. Methodology
The Arthur J. Glatfelter Institute for Public Policy used a variety of techniques to collect the information
and data compiled within this assessment. The Instituted collected and analyzed over 200 surveys from
persons living throughout York County from January 2018 through March 2018. With this number, the
results are statistically significantly representative of the target population.
The surveys were distributed with the assistance of the community, as well as in-person collection at
community events. The survey gauged self-identified issues affecting persons, their family, and their
community; interactions with social service and government organizations; which services or needs are
most pressing; and any barriers related to accessing human and social services. In addition to the
collection of paper surveys, the Institute for Public Policy collected data and information through focus
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