Lancaster Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Lancaster?
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There are 157,697 residents in Lancaster, with a median age of 33.3. Of this, 50.2% are males and 49.8% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.9% of the resident pool in Lancaster, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.52%. Additionally, 4.58% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 142,104 people in Lancaster currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 142,104 people in Lancaster currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 157,697 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 79,168 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 78,529 | -0.7% |
Male population 50.2%
Female population 49.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.3 | 2.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 138,620 | -1.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 11,862 | 1.9% |
| Not Citizen | 7,215 | 8.2% |
Citizen US Born 87.9%
Citizen not US Born 7.52%
Not Citizen 4.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 390 | -23.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 9,820 | 8.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,070 | 4.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,543 | 15.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 142,104 | -1.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.25%
Moved from Same County 6.3%
Moved from Same State 1.33%
Moved from Different State 0.99%
Same House as Last Year 91.13%
What are the employment statistics in Lancaster?
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White-collar workers make up 74.78% of the working population in Lancaster, while blue-collar employees account for 25.22%. There are also 4,295 entrepreneurs in Lancaster (7.36% of the workforce); 37,164 workers employed in private companies (63.69%); and 12,941 people working in governmental institutions (22.18%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 43,635 | 1.9% |
| Blue Collar | 14,714 | 0.2% |
White Collar 74.78%
Blue Collar 25.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,295 | 18.0% |
| Private Companies | 37,164 | -2.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 12,941 | 7.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,949 | 9.9% |
Self Employees 7.36%
Private Companies 63.69%
Governmental Workers 22.18%
Not for Profit Companies 6.77%
How many households are there in Lancaster?
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There are a total of 47,883 households in Lancaster, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 73.65% of these Lancaster households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26.35%. Additionally, 41.69% of households have children and 58.31% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 47,883 | -0.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -0.3% |
| Family Households | 35,264 | -0.7% |
| Non-family Households | 12,619 | 0.5% |
Family Households 73.65%
Non-family Households 26.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 19,963 | -2.1% |
| Households without Children | 27,920 | 0.8% |
Households with Children 41.69%
Households without Children 58.31%
What are the median and average incomes in Lancaster?
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The average annual household income in Lancaster is $73,470, while the median household income sits at $58,413 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $59,620, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,540. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $34,211 and $45,009, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $73,470 | 4.0% |
| Median Household Income | $58,413 | 5.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 29,996 | -8.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 118,508 | 0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lancaster?
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There are 51,796 housing units in Lancaster, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 47,883 occupied housing units in Lancaster, 53.8% are owner-occupied, while 46.2% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.39% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $292,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,376 per month in Lancaster.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.39% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $292,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,376 per month in Lancaster.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 51,796 | -1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 515 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 644 | 27.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,112 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,465 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,913 | -7.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15,946 | -7.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8,674 | -1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,157 | 7.6% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 1,370 | 51.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 47,883 | -0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 25,763 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 22,120 | -2.1% |
Owner Occupied 53.8%
Renter Occupied 46.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 19,422 | 0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,341 | 1.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $292,700 | 7.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $228,000 | 5.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,376 | 4.7% |
With Mortgage 75.39%
Without Mortgage 24.61%
What is the level of education in Lancaster?
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Approximately 41% of the population in Lancaster holds a high school degree (that's 46,327 residents), while 25.42% have attained a college certificate (32,642 locals) and 10.89% have a bachelor's degree (12,304 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 8,000 | 5.0% |
| Some High School | 46,327 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 32,642 | -6.7% |
| Associate Degree | 10,506 | -2.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12,304 | 5.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,128 | 12.9% |
No High School 7.08%
Some High School 41%
Some College 25.42%
Associate Degree 9.3%
Bachelor's Degree 10.89%
Graduate Degree 6.31%
What is the marital status of Lancaster residents?
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A total of 51,615 people in Lancaster have never been married (which represents 42.85% of the total population), while 53,397 of them are wedded (44.32%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,780 (2.31%) and 10,028 (8.32%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 51,615 | -3.0% |
| Married | 53,397 | -0.4% |
| Separated | 2,780 | 21.7% |
| Widowed | 5,429 | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 10,028 | 8.8% |
Never Married 42.85%
Married 44.32%
Separated 2.31%
Widowed 4.51%
Divorced 8.32%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lancaster?
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The top three means of transportation people in Lancaster use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 51,611 residents commute by car, 706 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 546 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 51,611 | -0.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 706 | 4.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 345 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 93 | 13.4% |
| Motorcycle | 108 | 3.9% |
| TaxiCab | 82 | 127.8% |
| Walk | 546 | 6.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Lancaster by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
