Lancaster, NY
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10,160
TOTAL POPULATION
4,560
MALE POPULATION
5,600
FEMALE POPULATION
81.43
MALES / 100 FEMALES
122.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,678
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,676
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,646
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,924
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,260
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Lancaster Zip Codes
Lancaster Area Codes
Race in Lancaster
The most populous races in Lancaster are White / Caucasian (9,892 | 97.4%), Hispanic or Latino (165 | 1.6%), and Two or more Races (153 | 1.5%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 44 | 0.4% |
Black / African American | 1 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 165 | 1.6% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 9,892 | 97.4% |
Two or more Races | 153 | 1.5% |
Some other Race | 70 | 0.7% |
Total | 10,160 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Lancaster
The most populous ancestries reported in Lancaster are German (3,050 | 30.0%), Polish (2,397 | 23.6%), Italian (1,876 | 18.5%), Irish (1,821 | 17.9%), and English (1,013 | 10.0%), together accounting for 100.0% of all Lancaster residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 397 | 3.9% |
Arab | 3 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 15 | 0.2% |
British | 56 | 0.5% |
Canadian | 120 | 1.2% |
Central American | 45 | 0.4% |
Czech | 11 | 0.1% |
Danish | 12 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 32 | 0.3% |
English | 1,013 | 10.0% |
European | 11 | 0.1% |
Finnish | 11 | 0.1% |
French | 213 | 2.1% |
German | 3,050 | 30.0% |
Greek | 14 | 0.1% |
Hungarian | 30 | 0.3% |
Irish | 1,821 | 17.9% |
Italian | 1,876 | 18.5% |
Korean | 23 | 0.2% |
Lithuanian | 18 | 0.2% |
Northern European | 173 | 1.7% |
Norwegian | 44 | 0.4% |
Panamanian | 45 | 0.4% |
Polish | 2,397 | 23.6% |
Puerto Rican | 97 | 0.9% |
Russian | 14 | 0.1% |
Scotch-Irish | 179 | 1.8% |
Scottish | 228 | 2.2% |
Slavic | 22 | 0.2% |
Spaniard | 23 | 0.2% |
Swedish | 107 | 1.1% |
Thai | 44 | 0.4% |
Ukrainian | 61 | 0.6% |
Welsh | 121 | 1.2% | View All 34 Rows |
Immigrants in Lancaster
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lancaster came from Europe (70 | 0.7%), Italy (46 | 0.4%), Southern Europe (46 | 0.4%), Asia (29 | 0.3%), and India (26 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.1% of all Lancaster residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 1 | 0.0% |
Asia | 29 | 0.3% |
Congo | 1 | 0.0% |
Europe | 70 | 0.7% |
Germany | 12 | 0.1% |
India | 26 | 0.3% |
Italy | 46 | 0.4% |
Kuwait | 3 | 0.0% |
Middle Africa | 1 | 0.0% |
Northern Europe | 12 | 0.1% |
South Central Asia | 26 | 0.3% |
Southern Europe | 46 | 0.4% |
Western Asia | 3 | 0.0% |
Western Europe | 12 | 0.1% | View All 14 Rows |
Sex and Age in Lancaster
Sex and Age in Lancaster
The most populous age groups in Lancaster are 30 to 34 Years (554 | 12.1%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (776 | 13.9%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 332 (7.3%) | 381 (6.8%) |
5 to 9 Years | 254 (5.6%) | 161 (2.9%) |
10 to 14 Years | 232 (5.1%) | 111 (2.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 301 (6.6%) | 299 (5.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 169 (3.7%) | 268 (4.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 278 (6.1%) | 452 (8.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 554 (12.1%) | 314 (5.6%) |
35 to 39 Years | 221 (4.9%) | 183 (3.3%) |
40 to 44 Years | 79 (1.7%) | 412 (7.4%) |
45 to 49 Years | 138 (3.0%) | 367 (6.6%) |
50 to 54 Years | 414 (9.1%) | 456 (8.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 303 (6.6%) | 776 (13.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 428 (9.4%) | 259 (4.6%) |
65 to 69 Years | 297 (6.5%) | 290 (5.2%) |
70 to 74 Years | 148 (3.3%) | 368 (6.6%) |
75 to 79 Years | 205 (4.5%) | 262 (4.7%) |
80 to 84 Years | 122 (2.7%) | 68 (1.2%) |
85 Years and over | 85 (1.9%) | 173 (3.1%) |
Total | 4,560 (100.0%) | 5,600 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Lancaster
Median Family Size in Lancaster
The median family size in Lancaster is 2.79 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,867 | 71.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.83 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (517 | 19.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.63 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 1,867 (71.7%) | 2.83 |
Single Male/Father | 220 (8.5%) | 2.80 |
Single Female/Mother | 517 (19.9%) | 2.63 |
Total Families | 2,604 (100.0%) | 2.79 |
Median Household Size in Lancaster
The median household size in Lancaster is 2.04 persons per household, with single male/father households (220 | 4.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.14 persons per household. non-family households (2,343 | 47.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 1,867 (37.7%) | 2.83 |
Single Male/Father | 220 (4.4%) | 3.14 |
Single Female/Mother | 517 (10.4%) | 2.97 |
Non-family | 2,343 (47.4%) | 1.11 |
Total Households | 4,947 (100.0%) | 2.04 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster
Out of a total of 4,947 households in Lancaster, 2,604 (52.6%) are family households, while 2,343 (47.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,269, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,086.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 2,086 (42.2%) |
2-Person Households | 1,269 (25.7%) | 257 (5.2%) |
3-Person Households | 583 (11.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 501 (10.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 233 (4.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 18 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,604 (52.6%) | 2,343 (47.4%) |
Female Fertility in Lancaster
Fertility by Age in Lancaster
Average fertility rate in Lancaster is 136.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 207.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.8% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 214 (64.8%) | 207.0 |
35 to 50 years | 116 (35.1%) | 106.0 |
Total | 330 (100.0%) | 136.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster
58.8% of women with births (330) in Lancaster are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 44.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 39.7% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 129 (60.3%) | 85 (39.7%) |
35 to 50 years | 65 (56.0%) | 51 (44.0%) |
Total | 194 (58.8%) | 136 (41.2%) |
Fertility by Education in Lancaster
Average fertility rate in Lancaster is 136.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 217.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 30.9% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 42 (12.7%) | 146.0 |
High School Diploma | 89 (27.0%) | 193.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 50 (15.1%) | 56.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 102 (30.9%) | 217.0 |
Graduate Degree | 47 (14.2%) | 146.0 |
Total | 330 (100.0%) | 136.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster
41.2% of women with births in Lancaster are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
High School Diploma | 89 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 18 (36.0%) | 32 (64.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 40 (39.2%) | 62 (60.8%) |
Graduate Degree | 47 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 194 (58.8%) | 136 (41.2%) |
Income in Lancaster
Income Overview in Lancaster
Per Capita Income in Lancaster is $40,678, while median incomes of families and households are $91,676 and $61,646 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 10,160 | $40,678 |
Median Family Income | 2,604 | $91,676 |
Mean Family Income | 2,604 | $102,937 |
Median Household Income | 4,947 | $61,646 |
Mean Household Income | 4,947 | $83,313 |
Income Deficit | 2,604 | $10,924 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 10,160 | 37.09% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 10,160 | 62.91¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 10,160 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Lancaster
Average Earnings in Lancaster are $42,898, $52,963 for men and $33,319 for women, a difference of 37.1%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 2,924 (44.1%) | $52,963 |
Female | 3,707 (55.9%) | $33,319 |
Total | 6,631 (100.0%) | $42,898 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster
The most common earnings brackets in Lancaster are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (534 | 18.3%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (443 | 11.9%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 84 (2.9%) | 113 (3.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 30 (1.0%) | 131 (3.5%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 74 (2.5%) | 219 (5.9%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 87 (3.0%) | 443 (11.9%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 52 (1.8%) | 102 (2.8%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 143 (4.9%) | 69 (1.9%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 21 (0.7%) | 88 (2.4%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 29 (1.0%) | 56 (1.5%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 176 (4.8%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 22 (0.7%) | 32 (0.9%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 2 (0.1%) | 349 (9.4%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 120 (4.1%) | 175 (4.7%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 188 (6.4%) | 270 (7.3%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 101 (3.5%) | 158 (4.3%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 363 (12.4%) | 216 (5.8%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 344 (11.8%) | 117 (3.2%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 237 (8.1%) | 434 (11.7%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 187 (6.4%) | 199 (5.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 534 (18.3%) | 233 (6.3%) |
$100,000+ | 306 (10.5%) | 127 (3.4%) |
Total | 2,924 (100.0%) | 3,707 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster
Average earnings in Lancaster are $54,516 for men and $37,574 for women, a difference of 31.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $111,797, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $46,012. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,715, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $20,070.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $46,012 | $0 |
High School Diploma | $52,192 | $20,070 |
College or Associate's Degree | $55,121 | $39,813 |
Bachelor's Degree | $80,625 | $37,850 |
Graduate Degree | $111,797 | $58,715 |
Total | $54,516 | $37,574 |
Family Income in Lancaster
Family Income Brackets in Lancaster
According to the Lancaster family income data, there are 638 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.5% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 21 | 0.8% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 44 | 1.7% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 122 | 4.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 354 | 13.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 406 | 15.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 591 | 22.7% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 638 | 24.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 237 | 9.1% |
$200,000+ | 190 | 7.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster
3-person families (546 | 21.0%) account for the highest median family income in Lancaster with $108,152 per family, while 2-person families (1,399 | 53.7%) have the highest median income of $45,274 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 1,399 (53.7%) | $90,547 |
3-Person Families | 546 (21.0%) | $108,152 |
4-Person Families | 430 (16.5%) | $96,023 |
5-Person Families | 211 (8.1%) | $98,105 |
6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 18 (0.7%) | $0 |
Total | 2,604 (100.0%) | $91,676 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster
The median family income in Lancaster is $91,676, with families comprising 3+ earners (448) having the highest median family income of $141,536, while families with no earners (284) have the lowest median family income of $51,000, accounting for 17.2% and 10.9% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 284 (10.9%) | $51,000 |
1 Earner | 562 (21.6%) | $54,231 |
2 Earners | 1,310 (50.3%) | $97,292 |
3+ Earners | 448 (17.2%) | $141,536 |
Total | 2,604 (100.0%) | $91,676 |
Household Income in Lancaster
Household Income Brackets in Lancaster
With 965 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lancaster, accounting for 19.5% of all households. In contrast, only 109 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 198 | 4.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 109 | 2.2% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 307 | 6.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 406 | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 796 | 16.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 965 | 19.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 737 | 14.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 890 | 18.0% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 312 | 6.3% |
$200,000+ | 223 | 4.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster
The median household income in Lancaster is $61,646, with the highest median household income of $72,301 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,087 households (42.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 25 households (0.5%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 25 (0.5%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,325 (26.8%) | $70,991 |
45 to 64 Years | 2,087 (42.2%) | $72,301 |
65+ Years | 1,510 (30.5%) | $46,697 |
Total | 4,947 (100.0%) | $61,646 |
Poverty in Lancaster
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster
With 4.0% poverty level for males and 6.6% for females among the residents of Lancaster, 65 to 74 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 61 males (13.7%) and 133 females (17.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (11.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 12 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (10.8%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 13 (5.4%) | 13 (2.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 61 (7.3%) | 133 (17.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 3 (0.5%) | 50 (6.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 33 (4.5%) | 61 (5.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 61 (13.7%) | 41 (6.2%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (3.8%) |
Total | 183 (4.0%) | 371 (6.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster
According to the poverty statistics in Lancaster, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 332 (100.0%) | 339 (89.0%) |
5 Years | 50 (100.0%) | 78 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 304 (96.2%) | 83 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 120 (100.0%) | 99 (89.2%) |
15 Years | 45 (100.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 185 (100.0%) | 72 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 227 (94.6%) | 460 (97.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 771 (92.7%) | 633 (82.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 300 (100.0%) | 595 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 549 (99.5%) | 773 (93.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 698 (95.5%) | 974 (94.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 384 (86.3%) | 617 (93.8%) |
75 Years and over | 412 (100.0%) | 484 (96.2%) |
Total | 4,377 (96.0%) | 5,229 (93.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 1,161 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 559 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 129 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,867 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (20.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (12.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lancaster
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (14.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (9.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Lancaster
Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster
Among the 6,021 employed individuals in Lancaster, private company employees (4,295 | 71.3%), not-for-profit organizations (518 | 8.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (458 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 4,295 | 71.3% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 146 | 2.4% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 458 | 7.6% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 518 | 8.6% |
Local Government Employees | 438 | 7.3% |
State Government Employees | 131 | 2.2% |
Federal Government Employees | 35 | 0.6% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 6,021 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Lancaster
According to the labor force statistics for Lancaster, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,622), 72.6% or 6,260 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 75 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 97.1% or 869 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.3% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 290 (54.4%) | 24 (8.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 398 (91.1%) | 23 (5.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 659 (90.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 837 (96.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 869 (97.1%) | 4 (0.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,264 (91.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 998 (92.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 454 (66.1%) | 24 (5.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 323 (29.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 168 (18.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 6,260 (72.6%) | 75 (1.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster
According to labor force statistics for Lancaster, 90.2% of individuals (5,082) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,634) are in the labor force, with 0.6% or 30 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 95.8% or 2,246 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.1% or 27 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 70 (42.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 1,307 (83.8%) | 33 (2.1%) |
College / Associate Degree | 2,246 (95.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,457 (93.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 5,082 (90.2%) | 34 (0.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lancaster are Community & Social Service (607 | 9.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (399 | 6.5%), Management (386 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (354 | 5.7%), and Business & Financial (347 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lancaster, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (79.6%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (78.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (86.7%), Health Technologists (81.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (81.6%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 97 (25.1%) | 289 (74.9%) |
Business & Financial | 118 (34.0%) | 229 (66.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 306 (76.7%) | 93 (23.3%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 160 (79.6%) | 41 (20.4%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 83 (75.4%) | 27 (24.5%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 63 (71.6%) | 25 (28.4%) |
Community & Social Service | 301 (49.6%) | 306 (50.4%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 55 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 64 (72.7%) | 24 (27.3%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 56 (18.4%) | 248 (81.6%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 126 (78.7%) | 34 (21.2%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 47 (13.3%) | 307 (86.7%) |
Health Technologists | 40 (18.3%) | 178 (81.7%) |
Total (Category) | 869 (41.5%) | 1,224 (58.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,753 (44.5%) | 3,431 (55.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Lancaster are Personal Care & Service (388 | 6.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (306 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (221 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (220 | 3.6%), and Security & Protection (98 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Lancaster, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (96.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 220 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 98 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 65 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 102 (33.3%) | 204 (66.7%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 121 (54.7%) | 100 (45.3%) |
Personal Care & Service | 14 (3.6%) | 374 (96.4%) |
Total (Category) | 335 (27.2%) | 898 (72.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,753 (44.5%) | 3,431 (55.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lancaster are Office & Administration (861 | 13.9%), and Sales & Related (628 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 220 (35.0%) | 408 (65.0%) |
Office & Administration | 75 (8.7%) | 786 (91.3%) |
Total (Category) | 295 (19.8%) | 1,194 (80.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,753 (44.5%) | 3,431 (55.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lancaster are Construction & Extraction (244 | 4.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (210 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (42 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 244 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 210 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 454 (91.5%) | 42 (8.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,753 (44.5%) | 3,431 (55.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lancaster are Production (684 | 11.1%), Transportation (139 | 2.2%), and Material Moving (50 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 611 (89.3%) | 73 (10.7%) |
Transportation | 139 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 50 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 800 (91.6%) | 73 (8.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 2,753 (44.5%) | 3,431 (55.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster
Employment Industries in Lancaster
The major employment industries in Lancaster include Manufacturing (1,209 | 19.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (888 | 14.4%), Retail Trade (601 | 9.7%), Educational Services (496 | 8.0%), and Finance & Insurance (418 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster
The Lancaster industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (95.0%), and Public Administration (88.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Administrative & Support (92.1%), and Educational Services (82.1%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 285 (81.7%) | 64 (18.3%) |
Manufacturing | 798 (66.0%) | 411 (34.0%) |
Wholesale Trade | 150 (77.7%) | 43 (22.3%) |
Retail Trade | 277 (46.1%) | 324 (53.9%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 228 (95.0%) | 12 (5.0%) |
Utilities | 40 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 104 (24.9%) | 314 (75.1%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 158 (44.1%) | 200 (55.9%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 13 (7.9%) | 151 (92.1%) |
Educational Services | 89 (17.9%) | 407 (82.1%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 217 (24.4%) | 671 (75.6%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 53 (49.5%) | 54 (50.5%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 62 (18.9%) | 266 (81.1%) |
Public Administration | 91 (88.3%) | 12 (11.7%) |
Total | 2,753 (44.5%) | 3,431 (55.5%) |
Education in Lancaster
School Enrollment in Lancaster
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,485 students in Lancaster are high school (522 | 35.1%), elementary school (296 | 19.9%), and college / undergraduate (198 | 13.3%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 63 | 4.2% |
Kindergarten | 105 | 7.1% |
Elementary School | 296 | 19.9% |
Middle School | 195 | 13.1% |
High School | 522 | 35.1% |
College / Undergraduate | 198 | 13.3% |
Graduate / Professional | 106 | 7.1% |
Total | 1,485 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lancaster
Out of a total of 1,485 students who are enrolled in schools in Lancaster, 258 (17.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,227 (82.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 24 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 52 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 52 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 303 (78.1%) | 85 (21.9%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 297 (86.6%) | 46 (13.4%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 324 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 114 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 91 (53.5%) | 79 (46.5%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 46 (65.7%) | 24 (34.3%) |
35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
Total | 1,227 (82.6%) | 258 (17.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lancaster
Education (477 | 22.2%), business (436 | 20.3%), arts & humanities (284 | 13.2%), social sciences (190 | 8.8%), and science & technology (178 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 2,150 individuals in Lancaster who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 36 | 1.7% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 92 | 4.3% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 25 | 1.2% |
Psychology | 23 | 1.1% |
Social Sciences | 190 | 8.8% |
Engineering | 64 | 3.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 178 | 8.3% |
Business | 436 | 20.3% |
Education | 477 | 22.2% |
Literature & Languages | 33 | 1.5% |
Liberal Arts & History | 107 | 5.0% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 113 | 5.3% |
Communications | 92 | 4.3% |
Arts & Humanities | 284 | 13.2% |
Total | 2,150 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Lancaster
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lancaster
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lancaster are males with 2 vehicles (1,292, accounting for 48.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,350, making up 38.3%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 16 (0.6%) | 156 (4.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 676 (25.5%) | 1,051 (31.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,292 (48.8%) | 1,350 (40.0%) |
3 Vehicles | 503 (19.0%) | 615 (18.2%) |
4 Vehicles | 64 (2.4%) | 107 (3.2%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 96 (3.6%) | 95 (2.8%) |
Total | 2,647 (100.0%) | 3,374 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Lancaster
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lancaster are 15 to 19 minutes (1,139 commuters, 20.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,022 commuters, 18.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (978 commuters, 17.5%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 359 | 6.4% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 706 | 12.6% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,022 | 18.3% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,139 | 20.4% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 703 | 12.6% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 362 | 6.5% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 978 | 17.5% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 38 | 0.7% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 29 | 0.5% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 178 | 3.2% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 78 | 1.4% |
90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster
The most common commute times in Lancaster are 30 to 34 minutes (500 commuters, 20.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (788 commuters, 25.2%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 239 (9.7%) | 120 (3.8%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 320 (13.0%) | 386 (12.3%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 460 (18.6%) | 562 (18.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 351 (14.2%) | 788 (25.2%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 260 (10.5%) | 443 (14.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 158 (6.4%) | 204 (6.5%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 500 (20.3%) | 478 (15.3%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 14 (0.6%) | 24 (0.8%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 29 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 58 (2.4%) | 120 (3.8%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 78 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster
The most frequent times of departure to work in Lancaster are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (722, 29.3%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (561, 17.9%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 76 (3.1%) | 31 (1.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 177 (7.2%) | 136 (4.3%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 100 (4.1%) | 47 (1.5%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 174 (7.0%) | 213 (6.8%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 291 (11.8%) | 321 (10.3%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 200 (8.1%) | 544 (17.4%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 268 (10.9%) | 492 (15.7%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 722 (29.3%) | 561 (17.9%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 184 (5.9%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 112 (4.5%) | 171 (5.5%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 17 (0.7%) | 63 (2.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 228 (9.2%) | 259 (8.3%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 102 (4.1%) | 103 (3.3%) |
Total | 2,467 (100.0%) | 3,125 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Lancaster
Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster
Of the total 4,947 dwellings in Lancaster, owner-occupied units account for 3,587 (72.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,360 (27.5%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 3,587 | 72.5% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,360 | 27.5% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 4,947 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 2,086 | 42.2% |
2-Person Household | 1,526 | 30.8% |
3-Person Household | 583 | 11.8% |
4+ Person Household | 752 | 15.2% |
Total Housing Units | 4,947 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,197 (57.4%) | 889 (42.6%) |
2-Person Household | 1,252 (82.0%) | 274 (18.0%) |
3-Person Household | 442 (75.8%) | 141 (24.2%) |
4+ Person Household | 696 (92.5%) | 56 (7.4%) |
Total Housing Units | 3,587 (72.5%) | 1,360 (27.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 138 (64.2%) | 77 (35.8%) |
High School Diploma | 1,165 (71.3%) | 470 (28.7%) |
College/Associate Degree | 1,144 (65.4%) | 605 (34.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,140 (84.6%) | 208 (15.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 877 | 17.7% |
35 to 44 Years | 473 | 9.6% |
45 to 54 Years | 913 | 18.5% |
55 to 64 Years | 1,174 | 23.7% |
65 to 74 Years | 906 | 18.3% |
75 to 84 Years | 375 | 7.6% |
85 Years and Over | 229 | 4.6% |
Total | 4,947 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Lancaster
Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 3,587 (72.5%) | $82,854 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,360 (27.5%) | $41,411 |
Average | 4,947 (100.0%) | $61,646 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 76 (2.1%) | 62 (4.6%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 18 (0.5%) | 42 (3.1%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 30 (0.8%) | 78 (5.7%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 17 (0.5%) | 80 (5.9%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 117 (3.3%) | 95 (7.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 246 (6.9%) | 161 (11.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 432 (12.0%) | 363 (26.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 741 (20.7%) | 226 (16.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 575 (16.0%) | 160 (11.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 836 (23.3%) | 54 (4.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 499 (13.9%) | 39 (2.9%) |
Total | 3,587 (100.0%) | 1,360 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 42 (1.2%) | 38 (2.8%) |
$300 to $499 | 232 (6.5%) | 65 (4.8%) |
$500 to $799 | 1,054 (29.4%) | 418 (30.7%) |
$800 to $999 | 472 (13.2%) | 389 (28.6%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,023 (28.5%) | 334 (24.6%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 549 (15.3%) | 89 (6.5%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 178 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 25 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 12 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,587 (100.0%) | 1,360 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Lancaster
Housing Structures in Lancaster
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 3,047 | 61.6% |
Single Unit, Attached | 146 | 2.9% |
2 Unit Apartments | 628 | 12.7% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 625 | 12.6% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 198 | 4.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 193 | 3.9% |
Mobile Home / Other | 110 | 2.2% |
Total | 4,947 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 2,847 (93.4%) | 200 (6.6%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 146 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 300 (47.8%) | 328 (52.2%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 236 (37.8%) | 389 (62.2%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 44 (22.2%) | 154 (77.8%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 193 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 14 (12.7%) | 96 (87.3%) |
Total | 3,587 (72.5%) | 1,360 (27.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 44 (1.2%) | 313 (23.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,139 (31.8%) | 792 (58.2%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 1,893 (52.8%) | 255 (18.8%) |
8 or more Rooms | 511 (14.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,587 (100.0%) | 1,360 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 3,402 (94.8%) | 988 (72.7%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 24 (0.7%) | 63 (4.6%) |
Electricity | 63 (1.8%) | 309 (22.7%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 56 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 26 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 16 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,587 (100.0%) | 1,360 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 100 (2.8%) | 280 (20.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,305 (36.4%) | 853 (62.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,626 (45.3%) | 173 (12.7%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 556 (15.5%) | 54 (4.0%) |
Total | 3,587 (100.0%) | 1,360 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Lancaster
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lancaster
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 1,329 | 2,258 |
Median Property Value | $166,200 | $171,600 |
Median Household Income | $59,712 | $409 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $636 | $12 |
Real Estate Taxes | $4,310 | $65 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 28 (2.1%) | 50 (2.2%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 68 (5.1%) | 232 (10.3%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 1,165 (87.7%) | 1,818 (80.5%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 11 (0.8%) | 127 (5.6%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 41 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 16 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (1.4%) |
Total | 1,329 (100.0%) | 2,258 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 18 (1.3%) | 302 (13.4%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 90 (6.8%) | 76 (3.4%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 38 (2.9%) | 74 (3.3%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 376 (28.3%) | 208 (9.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 233 (17.5%) | 56 (2.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 278 (20.9%) | 508 (22.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 206 (15.5%) | 297 (13.2%) |
$150,000 or more | 90 (6.8%) | 630 (27.9%) |
Total | 1,329 (100.0%) | 2,258 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lancaster
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 394 (29.6%) | 97,097 (4,300.1%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 377 (28.4%) | 1,249 (55.3%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 342 (25.7%) | 510 (22.6%) |
4.0x or more | 216 (16.3%) | 168 (7.4%) |
Total | 1,329 (100.0%) | 2,258 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lancaster
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 14 (1.1%) | 58 (2.6%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 70 (5.3%) | 66 (2.9%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 1,245 (93.7%) | 50 (2.2%) |
Total | 1,329 (100.0%) | 2,258 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Lancaster
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 841 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,091 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 687 (96.2%) | 27 (3.8%) |
26 to 34 Years | 1,431 (98.0%) | 29 (2.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 895 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,361 (99.0%) | 14 (1.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,755 (99.4%) | 11 (0.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,103 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 915 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 10,079 (99.2%) | 81 (0.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 841 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,091 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 687 (96.2%) | 27 (3.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 639 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 1,995 (98.8%) | 25 (1.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,737 (99.2%) | 14 (0.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,721 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 3,934 (98.9%) | 42 (1.1%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 288 (34.2%) | 624 (74.2%) |
6 to 18 Years | 339 (31.1%) | 817 (74.9%) |
19 to 25 Years | 118 (16.5%) | 601 (84.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 345 (23.6%) | 1,117 (76.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 73 (8.2%) | 822 (91.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 203 (14.8%) | 1,183 (86.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 477 (27.0%) | 1,311 (74.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,003 (90.9%) | 803 (72.8%) |
75 Years and over | 915 (100.0%) | 361 (39.5%) |
Total | 3,761 (37.0%) | 7,639 (75.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lancaster
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 62 (8.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 60 (5.6%) | 137 (11.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 272 (17.2%) | 272 (11.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 63 (14.2%) | 263 (40.0%) |
75 Years and over | 138 (33.5%) | 171 (34.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lancaster
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (3.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 116 (7.3%) | 145 (5.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 24 (5.4%) | 44 (6.7%) |
75 Years and over | 40 (9.7%) | 125 (24.8%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (0.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3 (0.7%) | 68 (10.3%) |
75 Years and over | 15 (3.6%) | 61 (12.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 62 (8.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 8 (0.7%) | 93 (7.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 56 (3.5%) | 42 (1.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 14 (3.2%) | 36 (5.5%) |
75 Years and over | 14 (3.4%) | 34 (6.8%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (0.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 118 (7.4%) | 80 (3.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 39 (8.8%) | 139 (21.1%) |
75 Years and over | 97 (23.5%) | 108 (21.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 40 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 5 (0.5%) | 31 (2.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 18 (1.1%) | 41 (1.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 50 (11.2%) | 24 (3.6%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 51 (10.1%) |
Technology Access in Lancaster
Computing Device Access in Lancaster
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 3,639 | 73.6% |
Smartphone | 4,072 | 82.3% |
Tablet | 3,006 | 60.8% |
No Computing Device | 405 | 8.2% |
Total | 4,947 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Lancaster
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 3,559 | 71.9% |
Cellular Data Only | 649 | 13.1% |
Satellite Internet | 174 | 3.5% |
No Internet | 583 | 11.8% |
Total | 4,947 | 100.0% |
Lancaster Summary
Lancaster is a town located in Erie County, New York, United States. It is located in the south-central part of the county, and is bordered by the towns of Alden, Cheektowaga, Clarence, and Elma. The town is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 41,604.
History
The area that is now Lancaster was first settled in 1809 by a group of settlers from Connecticut. The town was originally known as "New Connecticut" and was part of the Town of Clarence. In 1833, the town was renamed Lancaster after Lancaster, Massachusetts. The town was officially incorporated in 1849.
Geography
Lancaster is located in the south-central part of Erie County, and is bordered by the towns of Alden, Cheektowaga, Clarence, and Elma. The town has a total area of 33.2 square miles, of which 33.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.
The town is located in the Great Lakes region of New York, and is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The town is located on the eastern edge of the Niagara Escarpment, a ridge of land that runs from New York to Wisconsin.
Economy
Lancaster is home to a variety of businesses and industries. The town is home to several large employers, including the Lancaster Industrial Park, which is home to several manufacturing and distribution companies. The town is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
The town is also home to several educational institutions, including the University at Buffalo, Buffalo State College, and Erie Community College.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 41,604 people, 15,945 households, and 11,072 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,250.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 92.2% White, 3.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $60,945, and the median income for a family was $71,945. The per capita income for the town was $27,945. About 4.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Lancaster?
Total Population of Lancaster is 10,160.
What is the Total Male Population of Lancaster?
Total Male Population of Lancaster is 4,560.
What is the Total Female Population of Lancaster?
Total Female Population of Lancaster is 5,600.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lancaster?
There are 81.43 Males per 100 Females in Lancaster.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lancaster?
There are 122.81 Females per 100 Males in Lancaster.
What is the Median Population Age in Lancaster?
Median Population Age in Lancaster is 45.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lancaster
Average Family Size in Lancaster is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lancaster
Average Household Size in Lancaster is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lancaster?
Per Capita income in Lancaster is $40,678.
What is the Median Family Income in Lancaster?
Median Family Income in Lancaster is $91,676.
What is the Median Household income in Lancaster?
Median Household Income in Lancaster is $61,646.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster?
Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster is 37.1%.
Women in Lancaster earn 62.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lancaster?
Family Income Deficit in Lancaster is $10,924.
Families that are below poverty line in Lancaster earn $10,924 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lancaster?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lancaster is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lancaster?
There are 6,260 People in the Labor Forcein in Lancaster.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lancaster?
72.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Lancaster.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lancaster?
Unemployment Rate in Lancaster is 1.2%.