Lancaster, TX 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 40,958 residents in Lancaster, with a median age of 31.7. Of this, 44.72% are males and 55.28% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.91% of the resident pool in Lancaster, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.36%. Additionally, 3.73% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 33,218 people in Lancaster currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 33,218 people in Lancaster currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 40,958 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 18,318 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 22,640 | -0.6% |
Male population 44.72%
Female population 55.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 31.7 | -2.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 38,056 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 1,376 | 21.7% |
| Not Citizen | 1,526 | -12.4% |
Citizen US Born 92.91%
Citizen not US Born 3.36%
Not Citizen 3.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 202 | 71.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,502 | 3.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 957 | -18.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 361 | 54.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 33,218 | -0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.5%
Moved from Same County 13.67%
Moved from Same State 2.38%
Moved from Different State 0.9%
Same House as Last Year 82.55%
What are the employment statistics in Lancaster?
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White-collar workers make up 70.36% of the working population in Lancaster, while blue-collar employees account for 29.64%. There are also 1,482 entrepreneurs in Lancaster (7.86% of the workforce); 13,873 workers employed in private companies (73.62%); and 2,370 people working in governmental institutions (12.58%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 13,258 | -2.6% |
| Blue Collar | 5,585 | 2.3% |
White Collar 70.36%
Blue Collar 29.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,482 | 8.2% |
| Private Companies | 13,873 | 1.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,370 | -21.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,118 | 8.9% |
Self Employees 7.86%
Private Companies 73.62%
Governmental Workers 12.58%
Not for Profit Companies 5.93%
How many households are there in Lancaster?
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There are a total of 14,052 households in Lancaster, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 70.2% of these Lancaster households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.8%. Additionally, 47.02% of households have children and 52.98% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 14,052 | 0.4% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -0.7% |
| Family Households | 9,865 | -1.1% |
| Non-family Households | 4,187 | 4.2% |
Family Households 70.2%
Non-family Households 29.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,607 | 0.7% |
| Households without Children | 7,445 | 0.1% |
Households with Children 47.02%
Households without Children 52.98%
What are the median and average incomes in Lancaster?
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The average annual household income in Lancaster is $80,657, while the median household income sits at $65,323 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $61,518, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $70,461. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,478 and $50,582, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $80,657 | 12.7% |
| Median Household Income | $65,323 | 9.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,681 | -1.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 33,996 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lancaster?
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There are 14,865 housing units in Lancaster, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 14,052 occupied housing units in Lancaster, 64.07% are owner-occupied, while 35.93% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.03% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $206,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,408 per month in Lancaster.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.03% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $206,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,408 per month in Lancaster.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 14,865 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 171 | 50.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 459 | 130.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 872 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,159 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,062 | -6.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,781 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,849 | -4.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,417 | -1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 975 | 9.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 120 | 900.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,052 | 0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,003 | -0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 5,049 | 1.5% |
Owner Occupied 64.07%
Renter Occupied 35.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,215 | -0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,788 | -0.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $206,700 | 24.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $180,000 | 19.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,408 | 14.6% |
With Mortgage 69.03%
Without Mortgage 30.97%
What is the level of education in Lancaster?
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Approximately 39.55% of the population in Lancaster holds a high school degree (that's 11,145 residents), while 27.23% have attained a college certificate (8,922 locals) and 13.21% have a bachelor's degree (3,723 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 947 | -31.1% |
| Some High School | 11,145 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 8,922 | -0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 2,534 | -5.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,723 | 1.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,157 | -1.8% |
No High School 3.36%
Some High School 39.55%
Some College 27.23%
Associate Degree 8.99%
Bachelor's Degree 13.21%
Graduate Degree 7.65%
What is the marital status of Lancaster residents?
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A total of 11,124 people in Lancaster have never been married (which represents 36.9% of the total population), while 13,533 of them are wedded (44.89%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 665 (2.21%) and 4,060 (13.47%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 11,124 | -2.1% |
| Married | 13,533 | -2.6% |
| Separated | 665 | -28.2% |
| Widowed | 1,428 | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 4,060 | 3.3% |
Never Married 36.9%
Married 44.89%
Separated 2.21%
Widowed 4.74%
Divorced 13.47%
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 16,305 residents commute by car, 228 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 74 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 16,305 | -4.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 228 | 49.0% |
| Railroad | 6 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 45 | 15.4% |
| Motorcycle | 5 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 74 | 270.0% |
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 2022 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.
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