Lancaster County, NE

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Lancaster County Overview

322,063
TOTAL POPULATION
162,505
MALE POPULATION
159,558
FEMALE POPULATION
101.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,509
PER CAPITA INCOME
$94,679
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,387
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,715
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
181,827
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lancaster County Area Codes

Race in Lancaster County

The most populous races in Lancaster County are White / Caucasian (268,359 | 83.3%), Hispanic or Latino (24,790 | 7.7%), and Two or more Races (20,058 | 6.2%).
Race in Lancaster County
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,2784.1%
Black / African American12,0213.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific2090.1%
Hispanic or Latino24,7907.7%
Native / Alaskan2,0850.6%
White / Caucasian268,35983.3%
Two or more Races20,0586.2%
Some other Race6,0531.9%
Total322,063100.0%

Ancestry in Lancaster County

The most populous ancestries reported in Lancaster County are German (101,824 | 31.6%), Irish (36,576 | 11.4%), English (29,235 | 9.1%), Mexican (15,993 | 5.0%), and Czech (13,900 | 4.3%), together accounting for 61.3% of all Lancaster County residents.
Ancestry in Lancaster County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4740.2%
African9010.3%
Alaska Native350.0%
Albanian310.0%
American10,9463.4%
Apache1500.1%
Arab4,3421.3%
Argentinean520.0%
Armenian1080.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac90.0%
Australian460.0%
Austrian4960.2%
Bangladeshi770.0%
Barbadian60.0%
Basque100.0%
Belgian1040.0%
Belizean100.0%
Bhutanese7630.2%
Blackfeet980.0%
Bolivian80.0%
Brazilian1610.1%
British1,6790.5%
British West Indian1770.1%
Bulgarian260.0%
Burmese8440.3%
Cambodian1110.0%
Canadian3980.1%
Celtic1420.0%
Central American3,1231.0%
Central American Indian2950.1%
Cherokee6480.2%
Cheyenne90.0%
Chickasaw90.0%
Chilean630.0%
Chippewa1180.0%
Choctaw850.0%
Colombian2400.1%
Costa Rican360.0%
Creek840.0%
Croatian1310.0%
Cuban6540.2%
Czech13,9004.3%
Czechoslovakian8030.3%
Danish4,6991.5%
Dominican3290.1%
Dutch5,0341.6%
Dutch West Indian330.0%
Eastern European3450.1%
Ecuadorian800.0%
Egyptian750.0%
English29,2359.1%
Ethiopian2440.1%
European5,8351.8%
Filipino990.0%
Finnish4010.1%
French5,3671.7%
French American Indian240.0%
French Canadian8430.3%
German101,82431.6%
German Russian3010.1%
Ghanaian630.0%
Greek7350.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1060.0%
Guatemalan1,5100.5%
Guyanese70.0%
Haitian2300.1%
Honduran1790.1%
Houma40.0%
Hungarian4230.1%
Icelander460.0%
Indian (Asian)2,2320.7%
Indonesian1,3180.4%
Inupiat130.0%
Iranian2140.1%
Iraqi2,5140.8%
Irish36,57611.4%
Iroquois170.0%
Israeli100.0%
Italian5,7431.8%
Jamaican1450.1%
Japanese4010.1%
Jordanian360.0%
Kenyan770.0%
Korean1,5080.5%
Laotian1030.0%
Latvian1760.1%
Lebanese3260.1%
Liberian330.0%
Lithuanian1600.1%
Luxembourger740.0%
Macedonian940.0%
Malaysian940.0%
Mexican15,9935.0%
Mexican American Indian4260.1%
Mongolian2900.1%
Moroccan1470.1%
Native Hawaiian2180.1%
Navajo560.0%
New Zealander100.0%
Nicaraguan1020.0%
Nigerian1930.1%
Northern European7920.3%
Norwegian5,8811.8%
Osage140.0%
Pakistani6290.2%
Palestinian280.0%
Panamanian580.0%
Paraguayan100.0%
Pennsylvania German950.0%
Peruvian1420.0%
Polish7,0012.2%
Portuguese4160.1%
Potawatomi170.0%
Pueblo1180.0%
Puerto Rican9790.3%
Romanian2060.1%
Russian2,1860.7%
Salvadoran1,1620.4%
Samoan600.0%
Scandinavian1,1090.3%
Scotch-Irish2,3390.7%
Scottish4,1551.3%
Serbian410.0%
Shoshone40.0%
Sioux9100.3%
Slavic1580.1%
Slovak3720.1%
Slovene30.0%
Somali1490.1%
South African10.0%
South American7750.2%
South American Indian720.0%
Spaniard2440.1%
Spanish6410.2%
Spanish American90.0%
Sri Lankan5,0301.6%
Subsaharan African2,8060.9%
Sudanese7770.2%
Swedish11,9663.7%
Swiss8490.3%
Syrian910.0%
Thai2,1510.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian680.0%
Turkish560.0%
Ugandan190.0%
Ukrainian1,6260.5%
Venezuelan1540.1%
Vietnamese490.0%
Welsh1,5490.5%
West Indian800.0%
Yaqui210.0%
Yugoslavian2220.1%
Yup'ik40.0%
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Immigrants in Lancaster County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lancaster County came from Asia (14,281 | 4.4%), Latin America (7,282 | 2.3%), South Eastern Asia (6,017 | 1.9%), Central America (5,370 | 1.7%), and Mexico (3,680 | 1.1%), together accounting for 11.4% of all Lancaster County residents.
Immigrants in Lancaster County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan5410.2%
Africa2,4310.7%
Albania140.0%
Argentina470.0%
Asia14,2814.4%
Australia300.0%
Austria220.0%
Bangladesh360.0%
Barbados60.0%
Belarus560.0%
Belgium550.0%
Belize100.0%
Bolivia80.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1780.1%
Brazil4870.2%
Bulgaria100.0%
Cambodia250.0%
Cameroon1890.1%
Canada1940.1%
Caribbean1,0710.3%
Central America5,3701.7%
Chile170.0%
China1,3110.4%
Colombia1220.0%
Congo90.0%
Costa Rica630.0%
Cuba2580.1%
Denmark380.0%
Dominican Republic2220.1%
Eastern Africa7320.2%
Eastern Asia2,1830.7%
Eastern Europe1,6950.5%
Ecuador100.0%
Egypt150.0%
El Salvador7950.3%
England1280.0%
Eritrea120.0%
Ethiopia2390.1%
Europe2,8470.9%
France640.0%
Germany3680.1%
Ghana1150.0%
Greece870.0%
Grenada1330.0%
Guatemala6610.2%
Haiti2410.1%
Honduras660.0%
Hong Kong270.0%
Hungary340.0%
India1,4760.5%
Indonesia100.0%
Iran1650.1%
Iraq2,7710.9%
Ireland100.0%
Israel20.0%
Italy420.0%
Jamaica1040.0%
Japan2750.1%
Jordan1000.0%
Kazakhstan320.0%
Kenya770.0%
Korea5970.2%
Kuwait280.0%
Laos140.0%
Latin America7,2822.3%
Latvia560.0%
Lebanon220.0%
Liberia640.0%
Lithuania130.0%
Malaysia5240.2%
Mexico3,6801.1%
Middle Africa2510.1%
Moldova250.0%
Morocco710.0%
Nepal990.0%
Netherlands160.0%
Nicaragua700.0%
Nigeria1880.1%
North Macedonia190.0%
Northern Africa6570.2%
Northern Europe3770.1%
Oceania470.0%
Pakistan2280.1%
Panama250.0%
Peru740.0%
Philippines6180.2%
Poland1400.0%
Romania1080.0%
Russia2230.1%
Saudi Arabia1850.1%
Scotland330.0%
Serbia300.0%
Somalia1490.1%
South Africa180.0%
South America8410.3%
South Central Asia2,7700.9%
South Eastern Asia6,0171.9%
Southern Europe1890.1%
Spain600.0%
Sri Lanka140.0%
Sudan4740.2%
Sweden680.0%
Switzerland190.0%
Syria1050.0%
Taiwan1090.0%
Thailand8370.3%
Trinidad and Tobago230.0%
Turkey190.0%
Uganda280.0%
Ukraine7730.2%
Uzbekistan450.0%
Venezuela740.0%
Vietnam3,2351.0%
Western Africa6810.2%
Western Asia3,2971.0%
Western Europe5440.2%
Zaire340.0%
Zimbabwe10.0%
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Sex and Age in Lancaster County

Sex and Age in Lancaster County

The most populous age groups in Lancaster County are 20 to 24 Years (18,317 | 11.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (17,823 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,859 (6.1%)9,211 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years10,402 (6.4%)9,779 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years10,704 (6.6%)10,205 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years12,464 (7.7%)12,250 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years18,317 (11.3%)17,823 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Years12,466 (7.7%)11,047 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years10,723 (6.6%)9,511 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years11,483 (7.1%)10,863 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years9,849 (6.1%)8,803 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years9,222 (5.7%)8,315 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years8,584 (5.3%)8,042 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years8,134 (5.0%)8,633 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years9,186 (5.7%)9,204 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years7,713 (4.8%)8,686 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years5,890 (3.6%)6,594 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years3,531 (2.2%)4,318 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years2,067 (1.3%)2,760 (1.7%)
85 Years and over1,911 (1.2%)3,514 (2.2%)
Total162,505 (100.0%)159,558 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lancaster County

Median Family Size in Lancaster County

The median family size in Lancaster County is 3.03 persons per family, with married-couple families (59,168 | 77.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,630 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.54 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lancaster County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple59,168 (77.1%)3.11
Single Male/Father5,630 (7.3%)2.54
Single Female/Mother11,943 (15.6%)2.86
Total Families76,741 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Lancaster County

The median household size in Lancaster County is 2.38 persons per household, with married-couple households (59,168 | 45.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (53,128 | 40.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lancaster County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple59,168 (45.6%)3.13
Single Male/Father5,630 (4.3%)2.84
Single Female/Mother11,943 (9.2%)3.11
Non-family53,128 (40.9%)1.34
Total Households129,869 (100.0%)2.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster County

Out of a total of 129,869 households in Lancaster County, 76,741 (59.1%) are family households, while 53,128 (40.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 35,406, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 39,677.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-39,677 (30.5%)
2-Person Households35,406 (27.3%)9,943 (7.7%)
3-Person Households15,991 (12.3%)2,029 (1.6%)
4-Person Households13,867 (10.7%)1,276 (1.0%)
5-Person Households6,903 (5.3%)135 (0.1%)
6-Person Households3,256 (2.5%)26 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,318 (1.0%)42 (0.0%)
Total76,741 (59.1%)53,128 (40.9%)

Female Fertility in Lancaster County

Fertility by Age in Lancaster County

Average fertility rate in Lancaster County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years94 (2.5%)8.0
20 to 34 years2,671 (71.1%)70.0
35 to 50 years994 (26.4%)34.0
Total3,759 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster County

68.0% of women with births (3,759) in Lancaster County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)94 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,712 (64.1%)959 (35.9%)
35 to 50 years845 (85.0%)149 (15.0%)
Total2,556 (68.0%)1,203 (32.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lancaster County

Average fertility rate in Lancaster County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 59.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 32.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lancaster County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School286 (7.6%)28.0
High School Diploma603 (16.0%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree1,186 (31.6%)42.0
Bachelor's Degree1,226 (32.6%)59.0
Graduate Degree458 (12.2%)51.0
Total3,759 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster County

32.0% of women with births in Lancaster County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 87.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 54.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School165 (57.7%)121 (42.3%)
High School Diploma277 (45.9%)326 (54.1%)
College or Associate's Degree718 (60.5%)468 (39.5%)
Bachelor's Degree1,072 (87.4%)154 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree326 (71.2%)132 (28.8%)
Total2,556 (68.0%)1,203 (32.0%)

Income in Lancaster County

Income Overview in Lancaster County

Per Capita Income in Lancaster County is $38,509, while median incomes of families and households are $94,679 and $70,387 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income322,063$38,509
Median Family Income76,741$94,679
Mean Family Income76,741$118,757
Median Household Income129,869$70,387
Mean Household Income129,869$94,655
Income Deficit76,741$10,715
Wage / Income Gap (%)322,06326.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)322,06373.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index322,0630.45

Earnings by Sex in Lancaster County

Average Earnings in Lancaster County are $37,552, $44,120 for men and $32,406 for women, a difference of 26.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Lancaster County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male103,199 (53.0%)$44,120
Female91,634 (47.0%)$32,406
Total194,833 (100.0%)$37,552

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster County

The most common earnings brackets in Lancaster County are $100,000+ for men (13,813 | 13.4%) and $2,499 or less for women (6,853 | 7.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,182 (5.0%)6,853 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,769 (3.6%)5,161 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4994,097 (4.0%)4,387 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,652 (2.6%)3,539 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,376 (3.3%)3,951 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,660 (2.6%)2,673 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,688 (2.6%)2,805 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,988 (1.9%)2,228 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,841 (2.8%)2,434 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,625 (2.5%)3,616 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,049 (4.9%)5,732 (6.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,756 (5.6%)6,068 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,725 (4.6%)5,116 (5.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,924 (4.8%)5,502 (6.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,165 (5.0%)4,597 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,572 (5.4%)4,041 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,786 (7.5%)6,853 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,242 (7.0%)4,073 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,289 (10.9%)6,498 (7.1%)
$100,000+13,813 (13.4%)5,507 (6.0%)
Total103,199 (100.0%)91,634 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County

Average earnings in Lancaster County are $54,501 for men and $41,597 for women, a difference of 23.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,446, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,689. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,543, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,210.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,689$25,210
High School Diploma$41,534$29,930
College or Associate's Degree$53,523$35,433
Bachelor's Degree$65,084$47,854
Graduate Degree$80,446$63,543
Total$54,501$41,597

Family Income in Lancaster County

Family Income Brackets in Lancaster County

According to the Lancaster County family income data, there are 18,418 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 921 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lancaster County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,7652.3%
$10,000 to $14,9999211.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,8393.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993,4534.5%
$35,000 to $49,9997,1379.3%
$50,000 to $74,99912,96916.9%
$75,000 to $99,99911,51115.0%
$100,000 to $149,99918,41824.0%
$150,000 to $199,9998,90211.6%
$200,000+8,90211.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster County

4-person families (12,893 | 16.8%) account for the highest median family income in Lancaster County with $116,210 per family, while 2-person families (37,790 | 49.2%) have the highest median income of $41,944 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,790 (49.2%)$83,887
3-Person Families15,414 (20.1%)$94,540
4-Person Families12,893 (16.8%)$116,210
5-Person Families6,596 (8.6%)$113,947
6-Person Families2,910 (3.8%)$97,165
7+ Person Families1,138 (1.5%)$103,594
Total76,741 (100.0%)$94,679

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster County

The median family income in Lancaster County is $94,679, with families comprising 3+ earners (9,489) having the highest median family income of $136,341, while families with 1 earner (20,446) have the lowest median family income of $59,719, accounting for 12.4% and 26.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9,207 (12.0%)$66,083
1 Earner20,446 (26.6%)$59,719
2 Earners37,599 (49.0%)$111,641
3+ Earners9,489 (12.4%)$136,341
Total76,741 (100.0%)$94,679

Household Income in Lancaster County

Household Income Brackets in Lancaster County

With 23,376 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lancaster County, accounting for 18.0% of all households. In contrast, only 3,766 households (2.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lancaster County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,7144.4%
$10,000 to $14,9993,7662.9%
$15,000 to $24,9998,5716.6%
$25,000 to $34,99910,9098.4%
$35,000 to $49,99916,36312.6%
$50,000 to $74,99923,37618.0%
$75,000 to $99,99917,79213.7%
$100,000 to $149,99922,72717.5%
$150,000 to $199,99910,5198.1%
$200,000+10,0007.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster County

The median household income in Lancaster County is $70,387, with the highest median household income of $89,814 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 40,537 households (31.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,439, with 13,891 households (10.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years13,891 (10.7%)$38,439
25 to 44 Years45,353 (34.9%)$76,688
45 to 64 Years40,537 (31.2%)$89,814
65+ Years30,088 (23.2%)$62,690
Total129,869 (100.0%)$70,387

Poverty in Lancaster County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster County

With 10.8% poverty level for males and 12.8% for females among the residents of Lancaster County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,462 males (26.7%) and 6,732 females (33.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,254 (13.0%)1,306 (14.6%)
5 Years197 (10.2%)348 (16.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,441 (11.3%)1,126 (9.9%)
12 to 14 Years776 (13.1%)723 (11.7%)
15 Years180 (7.8%)247 (12.2%)
16 and 17 Years669 (16.7%)303 (7.7%)
18 to 24 Years5,462 (26.7%)6,732 (33.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,034 (9.2%)2,706 (13.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,345 (6.6%)1,656 (8.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,087 (6.2%)1,313 (8.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,292 (7.6%)1,410 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years571 (4.2%)1,062 (7.0%)
75 Years and over479 (6.6%)764 (7.5%)
Total16,787 (10.8%)19,696 (12.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster County

According to the poverty statistics in Lancaster County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.8% of males and 93.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,431 (87.1%)7,645 (85.4%)
5 Years1,738 (89.8%)1,714 (83.1%)
6 to 11 Years11,293 (88.7%)10,254 (90.1%)
12 to 14 Years5,159 (86.9%)5,473 (88.3%)
15 Years2,138 (92.2%)1,779 (87.8%)
16 and 17 Years3,337 (83.3%)3,641 (92.3%)
18 to 24 Years14,985 (73.3%)13,526 (66.8%)
25 to 34 Years20,145 (90.8%)17,741 (86.8%)
35 to 44 Years19,022 (93.4%)17,962 (91.6%)
45 to 54 Years16,317 (93.8%)14,989 (91.9%)
55 to 64 Years15,740 (92.4%)16,293 (92.0%)
65 to 74 Years12,924 (95.8%)14,164 (93.0%)
75 Years and over6,815 (93.4%)9,425 (92.5%)
Total138,044 (89.2%)134,606 (87.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lancaster County show that 3.5% or 2,039 of the total 59,168 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 13.4%, comprising of 79 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.7%, which includes 578 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children33,164 (98.3%)578 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children17,365 (95.4%)833 (4.6%)
3 or 4 Children6,090 (91.7%)549 (8.3%)
5 or more Children510 (86.6%)79 (13.4%)
Total57,129 (96.6%)2,039 (3.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster County

According to the poverty data in Lancaster County, 10.4% or 586 single-father households and 20.9% or 2,495 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 338 households (12.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (62.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children234 (9.9%)249 (6.7%)
1 or 2 Children338 (12.7%)1,781 (25.5%)
3 or 4 Children14 (2.6%)396 (35.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)69 (62.7%)
Total586 (10.4%)2,495 (20.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lancaster County

The poverty data for Lancaster County shows that 2,039 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 3,081 of the single-parent households (17.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 households (13.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 household (36.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lancaster County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children578 (1.7%)483 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children833 (4.6%)2,119 (22.0%)
3 or 4 Children549 (8.3%)410 (24.9%)
5 or more Children79 (13.4%)69 (36.7%)
Total2,039 (3.5%)3,081 (17.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Lancaster County

Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster County

Among the 173,171 employed individuals in Lancaster County, private company employees (109,188 | 63.0%), not-for-profit organizations (17,490 | 10.1%), and state government employees (16,224 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees109,18863.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,3453.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8,5875.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations17,49010.1%
Local Government Employees11,2926.5%
State Government Employees16,2249.4%
Federal Government Employees3,8842.2%
Unpaid Family Workers1610.1%
Total173,171100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lancaster County

According to the labor force statistics for Lancaster County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (257,545), 70.6% or 181,827 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 5,818 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.8% or 17,765 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.2% or 1,161 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11,379 (55.9%)1,161 (10.2%)
20 to 24 Years29,960 (82.9%)1,288 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years20,339 (86.5%)651 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Years17,765 (87.8%)480 (2.7%)
35 to 44 Years35,586 (86.8%)676 (1.9%)
45 to 54 Years29,961 (87.7%)779 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years13,397 (79.9%)188 (1.4%)
60 to 64 Years12,836 (69.8%)372 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years9,040 (31.3%)127 (1.4%)
75 Years and over1,484 (8.2%)45 (3.0%)
Total181,827 (70.6%)5,818 (3.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County

According to labor force statistics for Lancaster County, 84.3% of individuals (129,877) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (154,065) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 3,117 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.0% or 60,141 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.1% or 288 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,036 (67.3%)429 (4.1%)
High School Diploma21,676 (75.3%)979 (3.4%)
College / Associate Degree41,035 (84.2%)1,218 (2.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher60,141 (91.0%)1,190 (1.8%)
Total129,877 (84.3%)3,698 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lancaster County are Community & Social Service (22,564 | 12.9%), Management (18,158 | 10.3%), Education Instruction & Library (14,119 | 8.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (12,227 | 7.0%), and Business & Financial (11,268 | 6.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lancaster County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lancaster County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (77.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (64.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11,371 (62.6%)6,787 (37.4%)
Business & Financial5,044 (44.8%)6,224 (55.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9,225 (75.4%)3,002 (24.5%)
Computers & Mathematics4,830 (74.4%)1,660 (25.6%)
Architecture & Engineering2,703 (88.0%)368 (12.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,692 (63.5%)974 (36.5%)
Community & Social Service 8,794 (39.0%)13,770 (61.0%)
Education, Arts & Media1,242 (37.3%)2,089 (62.7%)
Legal Services & Support568 (45.2%)688 (54.8%)
Education Instruction & Library4,976 (35.2%)9,143 (64.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,008 (52.0%)1,850 (47.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,449 (22.8%)8,311 (77.2%)
Health Technologists1,808 (22.5%)6,230 (77.5%)
Total (Category)36,883 (49.2%)38,094 (50.8%)
Total (Overall)92,620 (52.8%)82,781 (47.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lancaster County are Food Preparation & Serving (9,316 | 5.3%), Personal Care & Service (6,322 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (5,274 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,947 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (3,297 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Lancaster County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lancaster County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (73.7%), Security & Protection (71.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (84.0%), Healthcare Support (82.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support931 (17.6%)4,343 (82.4%)
Security & Protection2,365 (71.7%)932 (28.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,203 (69.9%)518 (30.1%)
Law Enforcement1,162 (73.7%)414 (26.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,154 (44.6%)5,162 (55.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,154 (63.8%)1,793 (36.2%)
Personal Care & Service1,012 (16.0%)5,310 (84.0%)
Total (Category)11,616 (39.8%)17,540 (60.2%)
Total (Overall)92,620 (52.8%)82,781 (47.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lancaster County are Office & Administration (20,419 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (15,710 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lancaster County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,497 (54.1%)7,213 (45.9%)
Office & Administration5,757 (28.2%)14,662 (71.8%)
Total (Category)14,254 (39.5%)21,875 (60.6%)
Total (Overall)92,620 (52.8%)82,781 (47.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lancaster County are Construction & Extraction (8,369 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,840 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (931 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lancaster County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry665 (71.4%)266 (28.6%)
Construction & Extraction8,105 (96.9%)264 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,688 (96.9%)152 (3.1%)
Total (Category)13,458 (95.2%)682 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)92,620 (52.8%)82,781 (47.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lancaster County are Production (10,380 | 5.9%), Material Moving (5,358 | 3.0%), and Transportation (5,261 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lancaster County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7,415 (71.4%)2,965 (28.6%)
Transportation4,680 (89.0%)581 (11.0%)
Material Moving4,314 (80.5%)1,044 (19.5%)
Total (Category)16,409 (78.1%)4,590 (21.9%)
Total (Overall)92,620 (52.8%)82,781 (47.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster County

Employment Industries in Lancaster County

The major employment industries in Lancaster County include Health Care & Social Assistance (24,979 | 14.2%), Educational Services (22,074 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (19,670 | 11.2%), Manufacturing (15,720 | 9.0%), and Construction (12,097 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Lancaster County

Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster County

The Lancaster County industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.8%), Transportation & Warehousing (82.8%), and Wholesale Trade (78.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.0%), Educational Services (61.0%), and Finance & Insurance (57.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2,098 (77.2%)618 (22.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction68 (59.1%)47 (40.9%)
Construction10,986 (90.8%)1,111 (9.2%)
Manufacturing11,598 (73.8%)4,122 (26.2%)
Wholesale Trade2,593 (78.6%)707 (21.4%)
Retail Trade10,897 (55.4%)8,773 (44.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,591 (82.8%)1,164 (17.2%)
Utilities855 (68.2%)398 (31.8%)
Information2,001 (63.9%)1,128 (36.0%)
Finance & Insurance5,047 (42.8%)6,743 (57.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing955 (44.2%)1,208 (55.8%)
Professional & Scientific6,445 (56.9%)4,888 (43.1%)
Enterprise Management35 (46.1%)41 (53.9%)
Administrative & Support3,459 (59.4%)2,365 (40.6%)
Educational Services8,606 (39.0%)13,468 (61.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,736 (23.0%)19,243 (77.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,852 (54.9%)1,521 (45.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,592 (47.4%)5,090 (52.6%)
Public Administration5,337 (48.6%)5,652 (51.4%)
Total92,620 (52.8%)82,781 (47.2%)

Education in Lancaster County

School Enrollment in Lancaster County

The most common levels of schooling among the 95,782 students in Lancaster County are college / undergraduate (30,589 | 31.9%), middle school (16,353 | 17.1%), and elementary school (16,286 | 17.0%).
School Enrollment in Lancaster County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,1425.4%
Kindergarten3,6993.9%
Elementary School16,28617.0%
Middle School16,35317.1%
High School16,23117.0%
College / Undergraduate30,58931.9%
Graduate / Professional7,4827.8%
Total95,782100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lancaster County

Out of a total of 95,782 students who are enrolled in schools in Lancaster County, 15,900 (16.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 79,882 (83.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,899 (50.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9,682 (91.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lancaster County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,872 (49.6%)1,899 (50.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old14,821 (78.5%)4,055 (21.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds17,672 (85.2%)3,077 (14.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds10,644 (88.6%)1,375 (11.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9,682 (91.0%)958 (9.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds17,248 (87.3%)2,509 (12.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,385 (85.0%)951 (15.0%)
35 Years and over2,583 (71.1%)1,051 (28.9%)
Total79,882 (83.4%)15,900 (16.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lancaster County

Business (17,525 | 19.4%), education (12,630 | 14.0%), science & technology (8,849 | 9.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (7,874 | 8.7%), and arts & humanities (7,195 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 90,190 individuals in Lancaster County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lancaster County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,0353.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,8748.7%
Physical & Health Sciences3,0783.4%
Psychology4,5965.1%
Social Sciences5,2125.8%
Engineering4,7385.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies6710.7%
Science & Technology8,8499.8%
Business17,52519.4%
Education12,63014.0%
Literature & Languages3,7814.2%
Liberal Arts & History3,2303.6%
Visual & Performing Arts3,6804.1%
Communications4,0964.5%
Arts & Humanities7,1958.0%
Total90,190100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lancaster County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lancaster County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lancaster County are males with 2 vehicles (39,324, accounting for 43.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (33,934, making up 49.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lancaster County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,165 (2.4%)1,541 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle17,172 (19.0%)17,724 (22.3%)
2 Vehicles39,324 (43.5%)33,934 (42.7%)
3 Vehicles18,164 (20.1%)15,475 (19.5%)
4 Vehicles8,844 (9.8%)7,494 (9.4%)
5 or more Vehicles4,682 (5.2%)3,276 (4.1%)
Total90,351 (100.0%)79,444 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lancaster County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lancaster County are 15 to 19 minutes (36,864 commuters, 23.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (31,127 commuters, 19.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (29,434 commuters, 18.7%).
Commute Time in Lancaster County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,8953.1%
5 to 9 Minutes20,73013.2%
10 to 14 Minutes31,12719.8%
15 to 19 Minutes36,86423.4%
20 to 24 Minutes29,43418.7%
25 to 29 Minutes8,6895.5%
30 to 34 Minutes12,8168.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1,5511.0%
40 to 44 Minutes1,9431.2%
45 to 59 Minutes4,5442.9%
60 to 89 Minutes3,2332.1%
90 or more Minutes1,7691.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster County

The most common commute times in Lancaster County are 15 to 19 minutes (19,231 commuters, 22.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (17,633 commuters, 24.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,189 (2.6%)2,706 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes10,689 (12.6%)10,041 (13.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes16,925 (20.0%)14,202 (19.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes19,231 (22.7%)17,633 (24.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes15,520 (18.3%)13,914 (19.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,893 (5.8%)3,796 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,107 (8.4%)5,709 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes756 (0.9%)795 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,150 (1.4%)793 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,970 (3.5%)1,574 (2.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,037 (2.4%)1,196 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes1,130 (1.3%)639 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lancaster County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (15,070, 17.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (13,912, 19.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,964 (3.5%)1,468 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,597 (3.1%)1,170 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,794 (4.5%)2,617 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6,724 (8.0%)3,726 (5.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9,430 (11.2%)6,306 (8.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12,242 (14.5%)11,476 (15.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM15,070 (17.8%)13,912 (19.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,126 (9.6%)8,854 (12.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,755 (4.4%)4,622 (6.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,041 (4.8%)4,108 (5.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,783 (2.1%)2,844 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,470 (1.7%)823 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7,101 (8.4%)5,468 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,500 (6.5%)5,604 (7.7%)
Total84,597 (100.0%)72,998 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster County

Of the total 129,869 dwellings in Lancaster County, owner-occupied units account for 77,025 (59.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 52,844 (40.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units77,02559.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units52,84440.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units129,869100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household39,67730.5%
2-Person Household45,34934.9%
3-Person Household18,02013.9%
4+ Person Household26,82320.6%
Total Housing Units129,869100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household16,257 (41.0%)23,420 (59.0%)
2-Person Household30,134 (66.4%)15,215 (33.6%)
3-Person Household11,143 (61.8%)6,877 (38.2%)
4+ Person Household19,491 (72.7%)7,332 (27.3%)
Total Housing Units77,025 (59.3%)52,844 (40.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,015 (44.9%)3,706 (55.1%)
High School Diploma12,547 (51.7%)11,743 (48.3%)
College/Associate Degree24,498 (55.4%)19,693 (44.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher36,965 (67.6%)17,702 (32.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years36,62928.2%
35 to 44 Years22,61517.4%
45 to 54 Years19,62815.1%
55 to 64 Years20,90916.1%
65 to 74 Years17,94113.8%
75 to 84 Years8,0526.2%
85 Years and Over4,0953.2%
Total129,869100.0%

Housing Finances in Lancaster County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied77,025 (59.3%)$97,404
Renter-Occupied52,844 (40.7%)$43,860
Average129,869 (100.0%)$70,387

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000892 (1.2%)2,473 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999640 (0.8%)1,711 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999843 (1.1%)2,965 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,206 (1.6%)2,929 (5.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,268 (1.7%)3,210 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,760 (4.9%)7,160 (13.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,766 (8.8%)9,644 (18.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,226 (15.9%)11,094 (21.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,971 (15.5%)5,812 (11.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,818 (24.4%)3,878 (7.3%)
$150,000 or more18,635 (24.2%)1,968 (3.7%)
Total77,025 (100.0%)52,844 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,813 (2.4%)534 (1.0%)
$300 to $4995,301 (6.9%)1,791 (3.4%)
$500 to $79914,060 (18.2%)11,877 (22.5%)
$800 to $9997,307 (9.5%)11,714 (22.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49919,287 (25.0%)17,952 (34.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99914,119 (18.3%)5,613 (10.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4997,733 (10.0%)1,218 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,966 (3.8%)216 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more4,439 (5.8%)586 (1.1%)
Total77,025 (100.0%)52,844 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lancaster County

Housing Structures in Lancaster County

Housing Structures in Lancaster County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached78,35360.3%
Single Unit, Attached10,3228.0%
2 Unit Apartments3,7492.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,6712.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,4695.0%
10 or more Apartments25,39619.6%
Mobile Home / Other1,9091.5%
Total129,869100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached67,819 (86.6%)10,534 (13.4%)
Single Unit, Attached6,599 (63.9%)3,723 (36.1%)
2 Unit Apartments476 (12.7%)3,273 (87.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments209 (5.7%)3,462 (94.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments111 (1.7%)6,358 (98.3%)
10 or more Apartments705 (2.8%)24,691 (97.2%)
Mobile Home / Other1,106 (57.9%)803 (42.1%)
Total77,025 (59.3%)52,844 (40.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room161 (0.2%)2,529 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,335 (1.7%)16,785 (31.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms15,981 (20.7%)21,107 (39.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms25,855 (33.6%)8,424 (15.9%)
8 or more Rooms33,693 (43.7%)3,999 (7.6%)
Total77,025 (100.0%)52,844 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas54,940 (71.3%)23,650 (44.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,153 (4.1%)1,376 (2.6%)
Electricity18,077 (23.5%)27,375 (51.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene94 (0.1%)69 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke8 (0.0%)11 (0.0%)
All other Fuels628 (0.8%)223 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used125 (0.2%)140 (0.3%)
Total77,025 (100.0%)52,844 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster County

Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,143 (1.5%)5,417 (10.2%)
1 Vehicle17,433 (22.6%)25,878 (49.0%)
2 Vehicles35,360 (45.9%)15,448 (29.2%)
3 or more Vehicles23,089 (30.0%)6,101 (11.6%)
Total77,025 (100.0%)52,844 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lancaster County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lancaster County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units27,90149,124
Median Property Value$234,500$242,800
Median Household Income$77,333$13,850
Monthly Housing Costs$661$4,393
Real Estate Taxes$3,834$1,319

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,383 (5.0%)1,100 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,420 (5.1%)1,156 (2.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99916,471 (59.0%)30,294 (61.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,514 (23.4%)12,298 (25.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,242 (4.4%)2,945 (6.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999509 (1.8%)855 (1.7%)
$1,000,000 or more362 (1.3%)476 (1.0%)
Total27,901 (100.0%)49,124 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000883 (3.2%)765 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,980 (7.1%)649 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,258 (8.1%)1,337 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,306 (11.8%)1,502 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,070 (18.2%)3,460 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,008 (14.4%)7,156 (14.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,611 (20.1%)7,963 (16.2%)
$150,000 or more4,785 (17.2%)13,207 (26.9%)
Total27,901 (100.0%)49,124 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lancaster County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lancaster County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x8,635 (30.9%)109,063 (222.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,762 (20.6%)18,650 (38.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,991 (14.3%)14,823 (30.2%)
4.0x or more9,194 (33.0%)6,972 (14.2%)
Total27,901 (100.0%)49,124 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,359 (4.9%)189 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,173 (4.2%)1,116 (2.3%)
$800 to $1,49924,009 (86.1%)2,166 (4.4%)
Total27,901 (100.0%)49,124 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lancaster County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years22,255 (96.3%)851 (3.7%)
6 to 18 Years52,584 (95.8%)2,307 (4.2%)
19 to 25 Years42,088 (89.2%)5,106 (10.8%)
26 to 34 Years33,665 (88.9%)4,191 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years36,307 (91.2%)3,506 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years30,970 (92.0%)2,677 (8.0%)
55 to 64 Years32,445 (93.6%)2,233 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years28,584 (99.5%)137 (0.5%)
75 Years and older17,432 (99.7%)51 (0.3%)
Total296,330 (93.4%)21,059 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born22,255 (96.3%)851 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen52,584 (95.8%)2,307 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen42,088 (89.2%)5,106 (10.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00026,350 (87.9%)3,637 (12.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99946,184 (90.5%)4,846 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99946,517 (90.9%)4,665 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99942,641 (93.3%)3,077 (6.7%)
$100,000 and over126,743 (96.8%)4,141 (3.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66,960 (30.1%)16,112 (69.7%)
6 to 18 Years14,644 (26.7%)40,357 (73.5%)
19 to 25 Years3,726 (7.9%)39,279 (83.2%)
25 to 34 Years4,430 (11.7%)30,080 (79.5%)
35 to 44 Years4,134 (10.4%)33,253 (83.5%)
45 to 54 Years3,291 (9.8%)29,000 (86.2%)
55 to 64 Years5,058 (14.6%)29,188 (84.2%)
65 to 74 Years26,877 (93.6%)17,584 (61.2%)
75 Years and over17,319 (99.1%)11,541 (66.0%)
Total86,439 (27.2%)246,394 (77.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lancaster County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (0.4%)66 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years1,787 (6.5%)942 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years3,064 (6.6%)3,407 (7.7%)
35 to 64 Years6,435 (11.8%)5,791 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,267 (24.2%)3,129 (20.5%)
75 Years and over3,140 (43.0%)4,662 (45.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lancaster County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (0.3%)8 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years108 (0.4%)167 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years576 (1.3%)143 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,190 (4.0%)1,085 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,827 (13.5%)744 (4.9%)
75 Years and over2,095 (28.7%)1,909 (18.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (0.1%)58 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years259 (0.9%)150 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years292 (0.6%)426 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years891 (1.6%)1,271 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years370 (2.7%)472 (3.1%)
75 Years and over570 (7.8%)1,036 (10.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,479 (5.4%)608 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years2,197 (4.8%)2,549 (5.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,433 (4.4%)2,076 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years519 (3.8%)564 (3.7%)
75 Years and over532 (7.3%)1,273 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years162 (0.6%)84 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years407 (0.9%)304 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,720 (5.0%)2,885 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,542 (11.4%)1,993 (13.1%)
75 Years and over1,605 (22.0%)3,242 (31.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years261 (0.9%)154 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years326 (0.7%)152 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years945 (1.7%)958 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years469 (3.5%)546 (3.6%)
75 Years and over674 (9.2%)1,121 (11.0%)

Technology Access in Lancaster County

Computing Device Access in Lancaster County

Computing Device Access in Lancaster County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop109,14084.0%
Smartphone117,21690.3%
Tablet86,53966.6%
No Computing Device5,2594.1%
Total129,869100.0%

Internet Access in Lancaster County

Internet Access in Lancaster County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2530.2%
Broadband Home104,50580.5%
Cellular Data Only9,9657.7%
Satellite Internet6,9615.4%
No Internet10,9998.5%
Total129,869100.0%

Lancaster County Summary

Lancaster County, Nebraska is located in the southeastern corner of the state and is the second most populous county in Nebraska. It is bordered by Saunders County to the north, Seward County to the east, Gage County to the south, and Cass and Otoe Counties to the west. The county seat is Lincoln, the state capital.

History

Lancaster County was established in 1859 and named after Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The county was originally part of the Nebraska Territory, which was created in 1854. The county was originally populated by Native American tribes, including the Omaha, Pawnee, and Otoe.
In 1867, the Union Pacific Railroad reached Lincoln, which helped to spur the growth of the city and the county. The city of Lincoln was incorporated in 1869 and became the county seat.
In the late 19th century, Lancaster County was a major agricultural center, with the majority of the population living in rural areas. The county was also home to several small towns, including Bennet, Davey, and Waverly.

Geography

Lancaster County covers an area of 845 square miles and is located in the Great Plains region of the United States. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is drained by the Platte River, which flows through the county from north to south.
The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including Pioneers Park, Holmes Lake, and the University of Nebraska State Museum.

Economy

Lancaster County has a diverse economy, with the largest sectors being manufacturing, healthcare, and education. The county is home to several major employers, including the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, State Farm Insurance, and the Lincoln Public Schools.
The county is also home to several major retail centers, including the Westfield Gateway Mall and the Haymarket District.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Lancaster County had a population of 285,407. The racial makeup of the county was 81.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $50,936, and the median family income was $63,945. The per capita income was $25,945. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Lancaster County, Nebraska is a diverse and vibrant county located in the southeastern corner of the state. The county has a rich history, and its economy is driven by manufacturing, healthcare, and education. The county is home to several major employers, retail centers, and recreational areas. The population of the county is diverse, with a median household income of $50,936 and a per capita income of $25,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lancaster County?
Total Population of Lancaster County is 322,063.
What is the Total Male Population of Lancaster County?
Total Male Population of Lancaster County is 162,505.
What is the Total Female Population of Lancaster County?
Total Female Population of Lancaster County is 159,558.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lancaster County?
There are 101.85 Males per 100 Females in Lancaster County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lancaster County?
There are 98.19 Females per 100 Males in Lancaster County.
What is the Median Population Age in Lancaster County?
Median Population Age in Lancaster County is 34.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lancaster County
Average Family Size in Lancaster County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lancaster County
Average Household Size in Lancaster County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lancaster County?
Per Capita income in Lancaster County is $38,509.
What is the Median Family Income in Lancaster County?
Median Family Income in Lancaster County is $94,679.
What is the Median Household income in Lancaster County?
Median Household Income in Lancaster County is $70,387.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster County?
Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster County is 26.6%.
Women in Lancaster County earn 73.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lancaster County?
Family Income Deficit in Lancaster County is $10,715.
Families that are below poverty line in Lancaster County earn $10,715 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lancaster County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lancaster County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lancaster County?
There are 181,827 People in the Labor Forcein in Lancaster County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lancaster County?
70.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Lancaster County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lancaster County?
Unemployment Rate in Lancaster County is 3.2%.