Lancaster, CA Demographics
What is the population of Lancaster?
There are 170,013 residents in Lancaster, with a median age of 34. Of this, 49.52% are males and 50.48% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.85% of the resident pool in Lancaster, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.29%. Additionally, 5.87% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 154,667 people in Lancaster currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 170,013 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 84,186 | -2.3% |
| Female Population | 85,827 | 0.6% |
Male Population 49.52%
Female Population 50.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | 1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 144,251 | -1.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 15,789 | 9.3% |
| Not Citizen | 9,973 | -1.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 84.85%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.29%
Not Citizen 5.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 686 | 8.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 9,438 | -6.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,029 | -15.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 906 | -43.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 154,667 | 0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.41%
Moved from Same County 5.63%
Moved from Same State 1.21%
Moved from Different State 0.54%
Same House as Last Year 92.21%
What are the employment statistics in Lancaster?
White-collar workers make up 74.73% of the working population in Lancaster, while blue-collar employees account for 25.27%. There are also 10,534 entrepreneurs in Lancaster (7.99% of the workforce); 81,264 workers employed in private companies (61.67%); and 30,284 people working in governmental institutions (22.98%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 98,470 | 104.6% |
| Blue Collar | 33,302 | 98.2% |
White Collar 74.73%
Blue Collar 25.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 10,534 | 105.9% |
| Private Companies | 81,264 | 100.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 30,284 | 108.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 9,690 | 105.1% |
Self Employees 7.99%
Private Companies 61.67%
Governmental Workers 22.98%
Not for Profit Companies 7.35%
How many households are there in Lancaster?
There are a total of 52,183 households in Lancaster, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 72.46% of these Lancaster households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.54%. Additionally, 39.25% of households have children and 60.75% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 52,183 | -0.3% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -5.1% |
| Family Households | 37,811 | -1.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 14,372 | 2.8% |
Family Households 72.46%
Non-Family Households 27.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 20,482 | -6.0% |
| Households without Children | 31,701 | 3.8% |
Households with Children 39.25%
Households without Children 60.75%
What are the median and average incomes in Lancaster?
The average annual household income in Lancaster is $94,629, while the median household income sits at $76,083 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $80,968, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $86,163. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,865 and $53,897, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $94,629 | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income | $76,083 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 24,977 | -13.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 137,259 | 1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lancaster?
There are 55,045 housing units in Lancaster, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 52,183 occupied housing units in Lancaster, 58.42% are owner-occupied, while 41.58% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.15% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $425,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,746 per month in Lancaster.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 55,045 | -0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 590 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 725 | -11.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,669 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,258 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,491 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15,316 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8,955 | -2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9,648 | 7.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,238 | 9.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 155 | 72.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 52,183 | -0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 30,484 | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 21,699 | -3.3% |
Owner Occupied 58.42%
Renter Occupied 41.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 22,300 | 1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,184 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $425,600 | 10.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $332,900 | 10.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,746 | 7.2% |
With Mortgage 73.15%
Without Mortgage 26.85%
What is the level of education in Lancaster?
Approximately 40.7% of the population in Lancaster holds a high school degree (that's 50,375 residents), while 25.5% have attained a college certificate (31,560 locals) and 11.76% have a bachelor's degree (14,550 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 8,872 | -5.2% |
| Some High School | 50,375 | -3.2% |
| Some College | 31,560 | -5.9% |
| Associate Degree | 10,369 | -0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,550 | 7.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,046 | -1.4% |
No High School 7.17%
Some High School 40.7%
Some College 25.5%
Associate Degree 8.38%
Bachelor's Degree 11.76%
Graduate Degree 6.5%
What is the marital status of Lancaster residents?
A total of 57,488 people in Lancaster have never been married (which represents 43.55% of the total population), while 56,122 of them are wedded (42.52%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,893 (2.19%) and 12,181 (9.23%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 57,488 | 1.7% |
| Married | 56,122 | -2.9% |
| Separated | 2,893 | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 6,207 | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 12,181 | 4.0% |
Never Married 43.55%
Married 42.52%
Separated 2.19%
Widowed 4.7%
Divorced 9.23%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lancaster?
The top three means of transportation people in Lancaster use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 55,491 residents commute by car, 777 prefer going to work by walking and 592 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 55,491 | -0.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 592 | -10.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 34 | N/A |
| Railroad | 220 | -16.0% |
| Ferryboat | 8 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 285 | 81.5% |
| Motorcycle | 88 | -24.8% |
| TaxiCab | 82 | -2.4% |
| Walk | 777 | 10.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Lancaster by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.