Lancaster, KY

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Lancaster Overview

3,943
TOTAL POPULATION
1,700
MALE POPULATION
2,243
FEMALE POPULATION
75.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
131.94
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,076
PER CAPITA INCOME
$51,531
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,610
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
46.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
53.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$15,539
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,660
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lancaster Zip Codes

Lancaster Area Codes

Race in Lancaster

The most populous races in Lancaster are White / Caucasian (3,370 | 85.5%), Black / African American (341 | 8.6%), and Two or more Races (227 | 5.8%).
Race in Lancaster
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American3418.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1493.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,37085.5%
Two or more Races2275.8%
Some other Race50.1%
Total3,943100.0%

Ancestry in Lancaster

The most populous ancestries reported in Lancaster are American (1,606 | 40.7%), English (372 | 9.4%), German (216 | 5.5%), Mexican (140 | 3.5%), and Irish (136 | 3.5%), together accounting for 62.6% of all Lancaster residents.
Ancestry in Lancaster
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,60640.7%
British40.1%
Central American90.2%
Costa Rican90.2%
Danish90.2%
Eastern European120.3%
English3729.4%
European1193.0%
French350.9%
German2165.5%
Irish1363.5%
Italian180.5%
Lithuanian100.3%
Mexican1403.5%
Northern European80.2%
Scotch-Irish431.1%
Scottish340.9%
Swedish60.2%
Ukrainian70.2%
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Immigrants in Lancaster

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lancaster came from Central America (32 | 0.8%), Latin America (32 | 0.8%), Mexico (23 | 0.6%), and Costa Rica (9 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.4% of all Lancaster residents.
Immigrants in Lancaster
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America320.8%
Costa Rica90.2%
Latin America320.8%
Mexico230.6%
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Sex and Age in Lancaster

Sex and Age in Lancaster

The most populous age groups in Lancaster are 30 to 34 Years (181 | 10.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (213 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lancaster
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years114 (6.7%)85 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Years89 (5.2%)172 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Years135 (7.9%)202 (9.0%)
15 to 19 Years138 (8.1%)167 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Years121 (7.1%)164 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Years139 (8.2%)213 (9.5%)
30 to 34 Years181 (10.6%)127 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years120 (7.1%)131 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years86 (5.1%)82 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years73 (4.3%)178 (7.9%)
50 to 54 Years58 (3.4%)196 (8.7%)
55 to 59 Years118 (6.9%)67 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years100 (5.9%)50 (2.2%)
65 to 69 Years48 (2.8%)88 (3.9%)
70 to 74 Years38 (2.2%)22 (1.0%)
75 to 79 Years41 (2.4%)121 (5.4%)
80 to 84 Years64 (3.8%)78 (3.5%)
85 Years and over37 (2.2%)100 (4.5%)
Total1,700 (100.0%)2,243 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lancaster

Median Family Size in Lancaster

The median family size in Lancaster is 3.17 persons per family, with married-couple families (551 | 56.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.3 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (348 | 35.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.99 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lancaster
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple551 (56.8%)3.30
Single Male/Father72 (7.4%)3.07
Single Female/Mother348 (35.8%)2.99
Total Families971 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Lancaster

The median household size in Lancaster is 2.67 persons per household, with married-couple households (551 | 38.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (467 | 32.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.45 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lancaster
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple551 (38.3%)3.30
Single Male/Father72 (5.0%)3.29
Single Female/Mother348 (24.2%)3.20
Non-family467 (32.5%)1.45
Total Households1,438 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster

Out of a total of 1,438 households in Lancaster, 971 (67.5%) are family households, while 467 (32.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 422, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 392.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-392 (27.3%)
2-Person Households422 (29.3%)22 (1.5%)
3-Person Households209 (14.5%)24 (1.7%)
4-Person Households147 (10.2%)29 (2.0%)
5-Person Households142 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households25 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total971 (67.5%)467 (32.5%)

Female Fertility in Lancaster

Fertility by Age in Lancaster

Average fertility rate in Lancaster is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lancaster
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years6 (12.2%)36.0
20 to 34 years38 (77.5%)75.0
35 to 50 years5 (10.2%)11.0
Total49 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lancaster

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lancaster
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School6 (12.2%)32.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree43 (87.8%)95.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total49 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)

Income in Lancaster

Income Overview in Lancaster

Per Capita Income in Lancaster is $25,076, while median incomes of families and households are $51,531 and $45,610 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,943$25,076
Median Family Income971$51,531
Mean Family Income971$69,974
Median Household Income1,438$45,610
Mean Household Income1,438$69,429
Income Deficit971$15,539
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,94346.34%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,94353.66¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,9430.52

Earnings by Sex in Lancaster

Average Earnings in Lancaster are $23,633, $32,881 for men and $17,644 for women, a difference of 46.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Lancaster
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male830 (46.5%)$32,881
Female955 (53.5%)$17,644
Total1,785 (100.0%)$23,633

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster

The most common earnings brackets in Lancaster are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (99 | 11.9%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (154 | 16.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less69 (8.3%)45 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (0.8%)154 (16.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49943 (5.2%)56 (5.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)23 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49960 (7.2%)54 (5.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9997 (0.8%)88 (9.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49958 (7.0%)56 (5.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99933 (4.0%)26 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49969 (8.3%)30 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (0.5%)28 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99916 (1.9%)27 (2.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99999 (11.9%)23 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99932 (3.9%)78 (8.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99951 (6.1%)40 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99946 (5.5%)48 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99935 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99987 (10.5%)106 (11.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99918 (2.2%)14 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (4.0%)41 (4.3%)
$100,000+63 (7.6%)18 (1.9%)
Total830 (100.0%)955 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster

Average earnings in Lancaster are $34,364 for men and $25,774 for women, a difference of 25.0%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $45,707, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $25,000. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,857, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $16,698.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,017$17,788
High School Diploma$45,707$38,409
College or Associate's Degree$25,000$16,698
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$34,364$25,774

Family Income in Lancaster

Family Income Brackets in Lancaster

According to the Lancaster family income data, there are 235 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 38 families (3.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lancaster
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000788.0%
$10,000 to $14,999383.9%
$15,000 to $24,999565.8%
$25,000 to $34,99912312.7%
$35,000 to $49,99916617.1%
$50,000 to $74,99923524.2%
$75,000 to $99,99911011.3%
$100,000 to $149,999858.8%
$150,000 to $199,999424.3%
$200,000+383.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster

6-person families (26 | 2.7%) account for the highest median family income in Lancaster with $161,250 per family, while 2-person families (456 | 47.0%) have the highest median income of $32,500 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families456 (47.0%)$65,000
3-Person Families189 (19.5%)$0
4-Person Families198 (20.4%)$40,682
5-Person Families77 (7.9%)$68,221
6-Person Families26 (2.7%)$161,250
7+ Person Families25 (2.6%)$0
Total971 (100.0%)$51,531

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster

The median family income in Lancaster is $51,531, with families comprising 3+ earners (70) having the highest median family income of $123,700, while families with no earners (208) have the lowest median family income of $31,208, accounting for 7.2% and 21.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners208 (21.4%)$31,208
1 Earner338 (34.8%)$45,147
2 Earners355 (36.6%)$71,875
3+ Earners70 (7.2%)$123,700
Total971 (100.0%)$51,531

Household Income in Lancaster

Household Income Brackets in Lancaster

With 255 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lancaster, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 42 households (2.9%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lancaster
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000886.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991147.9%
$15,000 to $24,99917512.2%
$25,000 to $34,99918813.1%
$35,000 to $49,99924617.1%
$50,000 to $74,99925517.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991278.8%
$100,000 to $149,99914710.2%
$150,000 to $199,999422.9%
$200,000+584.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster

The median household income in Lancaster is $45,610, with the highest median household income of $54,828 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 488 households (33.9%) 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 29 households (2.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years29 (2.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years539 (37.5%)$46,982
45 to 64 Years488 (33.9%)$54,828
65+ Years382 (26.6%)$32,583
Total1,438 (100.0%)$45,610

Poverty in Lancaster

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster

With 12.4% poverty level for males and 24.5% for females among the residents of Lancaster, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 46 males (40.4%) and 47 females (55.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (40.4%)47 (55.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)9 (22.5%)
6 to 11 Years9 (6.5%)81 (45.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)6 (5.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)31 (41.3%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)84 (35.0%)
25 to 34 Years34 (10.6%)109 (32.1%)
35 to 44 Years21 (10.2%)57 (26.8%)
45 to 54 Years31 (23.7%)40 (11.0%)
55 to 64 Years56 (25.7%)27 (23.1%)
65 to 74 Years6 (9.1%)15 (15.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)20 (7.5%)
Total203 (12.4%)526 (24.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster

According to the poverty statistics in Lancaster, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (59.7%)38 (44.7%)
5 Years29 (100.0%)31 (77.5%)
6 to 11 Years129 (93.5%)98 (54.7%)
12 to 14 Years48 (100.0%)103 (94.5%)
15 Years55 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years27 (100.0%)44 (58.7%)
18 to 24 Years177 (100.0%)156 (65.0%)
25 to 34 Years286 (89.4%)231 (67.9%)
35 to 44 Years185 (89.8%)156 (73.2%)
45 to 54 Years100 (76.3%)325 (89.0%)
55 to 64 Years162 (74.3%)90 (76.9%)
65 to 74 Years60 (90.9%)85 (85.0%)
75 Years and over112 (100.0%)248 (92.5%)
Total1,438 (87.6%)1,621 (75.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lancaster show that 5.6% or 31 of the total 551 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 7.4%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children318 (93.8%)21 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children125 (92.6%)10 (7.4%)
3 or 4 Children77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total520 (94.4%)31 (5.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)55 (41.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)58 (63.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)113 (32.5%)

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

The poverty data for Lancaster shows that 31 of the married-couple family households (5.6%) and 113 of the single-parent households (26.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (7.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 household (63.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lancaster
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children21 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children10 (7.4%)55 (30.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)58 (63.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (5.6%)113 (26.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Lancaster

Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster

Among the 1,475 employed individuals in Lancaster, private company employees (889 | 60.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (160 | 10.8%), and local government employees (135 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees88960.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)513.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)16010.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations815.5%
Local Government Employees1359.1%
State Government Employees1188.0%
Federal Government Employees312.1%
Unpaid Family Workers100.7%
Total1,475100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lancaster

According to the labor force statistics for Lancaster, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,075), 54.0% or 1,660 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.9% or 181 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.0% or 352 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.2% or 68 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lancaster
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years61 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years226 (79.3%)69 (30.5%)
25 to 29 Years258 (73.3%)44 (17.1%)
30 to 34 Years218 (70.8%)68 (31.2%)
35 to 44 Years352 (84.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years324 (64.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years90 (48.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years99 (66.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,660 (54.0%)181 (10.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster

According to labor force statistics for Lancaster, 69.9% of individuals (1,341) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,919) are in the labor force, with 8.4% or 113 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 92.4% or 195 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 27.5% or 55 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School200 (50.8%)108 (27.5%)
High School Diploma394 (64.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree552 (78.6%)64 (9.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher195 (92.4%)8 (3.6%)
Total1,341 (69.9%)161 (8.4%)

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 (192 | 13.0%), Management (109 | 7.4%), Education Instruction & Library (105 | 7.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (72 | 4.9%), and Education, Arts & Media (34 | 2.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lancaster

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lancaster, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Management (89.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (85.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Management97 (89.0%)12 (11.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 69 (35.9%)123 (64.1%)
Education, Arts & Media29 (85.3%)5 (14.7%)
Legal Services & Support34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library6 (5.7%)99 (94.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total (Category)166 (42.7%)223 (57.3%)
Total (Overall)680 (45.9%)801 (54.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lancaster are Cleaning & Maintenance (146 | 9.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (138 | 9.3%), Healthcare Support (46 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (44 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (4 | 0.3%).
Services Occupations in Lancaster

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 Cleaning & Maintenance (76.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (59.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Security & Protection4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)138 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance112 (76.7%)34 (23.3%)
Personal Care & Service18 (40.9%)26 (59.1%)
Total (Category)134 (35.4%)244 (64.5%)
Total (Overall)680 (45.9%)801 (54.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lancaster are Office & Administration (191 | 12.9%), and Sales & Related (81 | 5.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lancaster

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related54 (66.7%)27 (33.3%)
Office & Administration14 (7.3%)177 (92.7%)
Total (Category)68 (25.0%)204 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)680 (45.9%)801 (54.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lancaster are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (42 | 2.8%), Construction & Extraction (23 | 1.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (17 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lancaster

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)680 (45.9%)801 (54.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lancaster are Production (253 | 17.1%), Material Moving (55 | 3.7%), and Transportation (52 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lancaster

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Production123 (48.6%)130 (51.4%)
Transportation52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)230 (63.9%)130 (36.1%)
Total (Overall)680 (45.9%)801 (54.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster

Employment Industries in Lancaster

The major employment industries in Lancaster include Manufacturing (262 | 17.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (228 | 15.4%), Educational Services (208 | 14.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (129 | 8.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (108 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Lancaster

Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster

The Lancaster industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (91.7%), and Educational Services (78.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing164 (62.6%)98 (37.4%)
Wholesale Trade46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade51 (53.1%)45 (46.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing84 (65.1%)45 (34.9%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific34 (54.8%)28 (45.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support63 (86.3%)10 (13.7%)
Educational Services44 (21.1%)164 (78.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)228 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services9 (8.3%)99 (91.7%)
Public Administration4 (25.0%)12 (75.0%)
Total680 (45.9%)801 (54.1%)

Education in Lancaster

School Enrollment in Lancaster

The most common levels of schooling among the 921 students in Lancaster are high school (336 | 36.5%), middle school (203 | 22.0%), and elementary school (199 | 21.6%).
School Enrollment in Lancaster
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool404.3%
Kindergarten444.8%
Elementary School19921.6%
Middle School20322.0%
High School33636.5%
College / Undergraduate454.9%
Graduate / Professional545.9%
Total921100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lancaster

Out of a total of 921 students who are enrolled in schools in Lancaster, 77 (8.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 844 (91.6%) 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 12 (30.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 303 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lancaster
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds28 (70.0%)12 (30.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old188 (92.2%)16 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds303 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds157 (94.0%)10 (6.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds84 (77.8%)24 (22.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds34 (80.9%)8 (19.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds32 (82.1%)7 (17.9%)
35 Years and over18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total844 (91.6%)77 (8.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lancaster

Education (86 | 27.4%), communications (59 | 18.8%), arts & humanities (34 | 10.8%), social sciences (29 | 9.2%), and business (27 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 314 individuals in Lancaster who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lancaster
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics31.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural92.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology216.7%
Social Sciences299.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology144.5%
Business278.6%
Education8627.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History72.2%
Visual & Performing Arts258.0%
Communications5918.8%
Arts & Humanities3410.8%
Total314100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lancaster

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lancaster

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lancaster are males with 2 vehicles (290, accounting for 42.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (292, making up 36.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lancaster
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle46 (6.8%)20 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle69 (10.2%)278 (35.0%)
2 Vehicles290 (42.6%)292 (36.7%)
3 Vehicles179 (26.3%)143 (18.0%)
4 Vehicles29 (4.3%)5 (0.6%)
5 or more Vehicles67 (9.9%)57 (7.2%)
Total680 (100.0%)795 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lancaster

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lancaster are 5 to 9 minutes (193 commuters, 14.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (160 commuters, 11.9%), and 45 to 59 minutes (154 commuters, 11.5%).
Commute Time in Lancaster
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes997.4%
5 to 9 Minutes19314.3%
10 to 14 Minutes13410.0%
15 to 19 Minutes695.1%
20 to 24 Minutes16011.9%
25 to 29 Minutes1057.8%
30 to 34 Minutes13910.3%
35 to 39 Minutes614.5%
40 to 44 Minutes1037.7%
45 to 59 Minutes15411.5%
60 to 89 Minutes675.0%
90 or more Minutes614.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster

The most common commute times in Lancaster are less than 5 minutes (74 commuters, 13.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (149 commuters, 19.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes74 (13.0%)25 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes44 (7.7%)149 (19.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes68 (11.9%)66 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes19 (3.3%)50 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes52 (9.1%)108 (13.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes33 (5.8%)72 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes70 (12.3%)69 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes8 (1.4%)53 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes22 (3.9%)81 (10.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes65 (11.4%)89 (11.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes59 (10.3%)8 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes56 (9.8%)5 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lancaster are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (90, 15.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (192, 24.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM81 (14.2%)13 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM59 (10.3%)49 (6.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM90 (15.8%)27 (3.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM36 (6.3%)82 (10.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM87 (15.3%)192 (24.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM40 (7.0%)93 (12.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM35 (6.1%)31 (4.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (0.9%)3 (0.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM62 (10.9%)10 (1.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4 (0.7%)108 (13.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM33 (5.8%)114 (14.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM31 (5.4%)53 (6.8%)
Total570 (100.0%)775 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lancaster

Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster

Of the total 1,438 dwellings in Lancaster, owner-occupied units account for 803 (55.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 635 (44.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units80355.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units63544.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,438100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster

Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household39227.3%
2-Person Household44430.9%
3-Person Household23316.2%
4+ Person Household36925.7%
Total Housing Units1,438100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household222 (56.6%)170 (43.4%)
2-Person Household378 (85.1%)66 (14.9%)
3-Person Household81 (34.8%)152 (65.2%)
4+ Person Household122 (33.1%)247 (66.9%)
Total Housing Units803 (55.8%)635 (44.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School109 (38.9%)171 (61.1%)
High School Diploma349 (62.9%)206 (37.1%)
College/Associate Degree203 (51.6%)190 (48.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher142 (67.6%)68 (32.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years34624.1%
35 to 44 Years22215.4%
45 to 54 Years26218.2%
55 to 64 Years22615.7%
65 to 74 Years1077.4%
75 to 84 Years17212.0%
85 Years and Over1037.2%
Total1,438100.0%

Housing Finances in Lancaster

Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster

Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied803 (55.8%)$63,625
Renter-Occupied635 (44.2%)$28,958
Average1,438 (100.0%)$45,610

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)72 (11.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99915 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99944 (5.5%)69 (10.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99926 (3.2%)49 (7.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99911 (1.4%)90 (14.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99998 (12.2%)91 (14.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999142 (17.7%)104 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999188 (23.4%)66 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99988 (11.0%)39 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999112 (14.0%)35 (5.5%)
$150,000 or more79 (9.8%)20 (3.2%)
Total803 (100.0%)635 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300121 (15.1%)39 (6.1%)
$300 to $499352 (43.8%)19 (3.0%)
$500 to $799103 (12.8%)205 (32.3%)
$800 to $99982 (10.2%)267 (42.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49995 (11.8%)40 (6.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99945 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4995 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total803 (100.0%)635 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lancaster

Housing Structures in Lancaster

Housing Structures in Lancaster
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,14579.6%
Single Unit, Attached281.9%
2 Unit Apartments1319.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments483.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments664.6%
10 or more Apartments120.8%
Mobile Home / Other80.6%
Total1,438100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached784 (68.5%)361 (31.5%)
Single Unit, Attached11 (39.3%)17 (60.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)131 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total803 (55.8%)635 (44.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)15 (2.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)45 (7.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms288 (35.9%)450 (70.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms397 (49.4%)90 (14.2%)
8 or more Rooms118 (14.7%)35 (5.5%)
Total803 (100.0%)635 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas426 (53.0%)252 (39.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity359 (44.7%)383 (60.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used10 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total803 (100.0%)635 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster

Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle25 (3.1%)77 (12.1%)
1 Vehicle303 (37.7%)286 (45.0%)
2 Vehicles287 (35.7%)188 (29.6%)
3 or more Vehicles188 (23.4%)84 (13.2%)
Total803 (100.0%)635 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lancaster

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lancaster

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units512291
Median Property Value$98,900$127,200
Median Household Income$53,182$34
Monthly Housing Costs$414$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,201$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00056 (10.9%)23 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999215 (42.0%)67 (23.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999207 (40.4%)181 (62.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99934 (6.6%)20 (6.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total512 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99960 (11.7%)3 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99981 (15.8%)21 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99997 (19.0%)17 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99986 (16.8%)45 (15.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (9.8%)102 (35.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99981 (15.8%)38 (13.1%)
$150,000 or more45 (8.8%)31 (10.6%)
Total512 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lancaster

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lancaster
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x267 (52.1%)68,052 (23,385.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x38 (7.4%)129 (44.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x21 (4.1%)91 (31.3%)
4.0x or more186 (36.3%)24 (8.3%)
Total512 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lancaster

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lancaster
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800164 (32.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499150 (29.3%)87 (29.9%)
$800 to $1,499173 (33.8%)108 (37.1%)
Total512 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lancaster

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years759 (94.5%)44 (5.5%)
19 to 25 Years329 (84.6%)60 (15.4%)
26 to 34 Years515 (87.7%)72 (12.3%)
35 to 44 Years348 (83.1%)71 (17.0%)
45 to 54 Years461 (92.9%)35 (7.1%)
55 to 64 Years284 (84.8%)51 (15.2%)
65 to 74 Years166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older380 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,510 (91.3%)333 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen759 (94.5%)44 (5.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen329 (84.6%)60 (15.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000747 (95.9%)32 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,070 (89.9%)120 (10.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999719 (92.8%)56 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999350 (85.6%)59 (14.4%)
$100,000 and over624 (90.4%)66 (9.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6229 (85.5%)69 (25.8%)
6 to 18 Years577 (71.9%)362 (45.1%)
19 to 25 Years236 (60.7%)137 (35.2%)
25 to 34 Years343 (58.4%)205 (34.9%)
35 to 44 Years169 (40.3%)247 (59.0%)
45 to 54 Years209 (42.1%)311 (62.7%)
55 to 64 Years166 (49.5%)145 (43.3%)
65 to 74 Years166 (100.0%)58 (34.9%)
75 Years and over347 (91.3%)206 (54.2%)
Total2,442 (63.5%)1,740 (45.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lancaster

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lancaster
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years52 (17.0%)19 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years87 (17.5%)84 (14.5%)
35 to 64 Years96 (17.3%)187 (26.9%)
65 to 74 Years28 (42.4%)25 (25.0%)
75 Years and over35 (31.2%)73 (27.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lancaster

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (5.6%)27 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years6 (9.1%)10 (10.0%)
75 Years and over28 (25.0%)16 (6.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (5.4%)25 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years6 (9.1%)10 (10.0%)
75 Years and over7 (6.2%)7 (2.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years52 (17.0%)19 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years61 (12.3%)56 (9.7%)
35 to 64 Years49 (8.8%)64 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years14 (21.2%)7 (7.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years26 (5.2%)20 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years67 (12.1%)140 (20.1%)
65 to 74 Years28 (42.4%)18 (18.0%)
75 Years and over8 (7.1%)59 (22.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)20 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)12 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years28 (42.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)26 (9.7%)

Technology Access in Lancaster

Computing Device Access in Lancaster

Computing Device Access in Lancaster
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop85059.1%
Smartphone1,20083.5%
Tablet80656.0%
No Computing Device18212.7%
Total1,438100.0%

Internet Access in Lancaster

Internet Access in Lancaster
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home82057.0%
Cellular Data Only22415.6%
Satellite Internet19613.6%
No Internet27319.0%
Total1,438100.0%

Lancaster Summary

Lancaster, Kentucky is a small city located in Garrard County, Kentucky. It is situated in the heart of the Bluegrass Region, and is the county seat of Garrard County. The city is located approximately 25 miles south of Lexington, and is part of the Lexington-Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Lancaster was 4,093 as of the 2010 census.

History

Lancaster was founded in 1797 by William and John Lancaster, two brothers from Virginia. The city was named after their father, John Lancaster, who had served in the Revolutionary War. The city was incorporated in 1817, and was the first city in Garrard County.
In the early 19th century, Lancaster was a thriving agricultural center, and was known for its tobacco production. The city was also home to several distilleries, and was a major producer of whiskey. In the late 19th century, the city began to experience a decline in its economy, as the tobacco industry began to decline.
In the early 20th century, Lancaster began to experience a resurgence in its economy, as the city began to attract new businesses and industries. The city was home to several manufacturing plants, including a furniture factory, a shoe factory, and a canning factory. The city also became a major center for the production of tobacco products.

Geography

Lancaster is located in central Garrard County, in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. The city is situated at the intersection of US Highway 27 and Kentucky Route 39. The city is located approximately 25 miles south of Lexington, and is part of the Lexington-Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The city is situated on a rolling terrain, with an elevation of 845 feet above sea level. The city is located in the Eastern Coal Field region of Kentucky, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located near the Kentucky River, and is home to several small lakes and ponds.

Economy

Lancaster is a small city, and its economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several manufacturing plants, including a furniture factory, a shoe factory, and a canning factory. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The city is also home to several agricultural operations, including dairy farms, beef farms, and tobacco farms. The city is also home to several wineries, and is a major producer of wine.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lancaster was 4,093. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 2.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $41,944. The per capita income for the city was $17,945. About 15.2% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lancaster?
Total Population of Lancaster is 3,943.
What is the Total Male Population of Lancaster?
Total Male Population of Lancaster is 1,700.
What is the Total Female Population of Lancaster?
Total Female Population of Lancaster is 2,243.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lancaster?
There are 75.79 Males per 100 Females in Lancaster.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lancaster?
There are 131.94 Females per 100 Males in Lancaster.
What is the Median Population Age in Lancaster?
Median Population Age in Lancaster is 33.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lancaster
Average Family Size in Lancaster is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lancaster
Average Household Size in Lancaster is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lancaster?
Per Capita income in Lancaster is $25,076.
What is the Median Family Income in Lancaster?
Median Family Income in Lancaster is $51,531.
What is the Median Household income in Lancaster?
Median Household Income in Lancaster is $45,610.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster?
Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster is 46.3%.
Women in Lancaster earn 53.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lancaster?
Family Income Deficit in Lancaster is $15,539.
Families that are below poverty line in Lancaster earn $15,539 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lancaster?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lancaster is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lancaster?
There are 1,660 People in the Labor Forcein in Lancaster.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lancaster?
54.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Lancaster.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lancaster?
Unemployment Rate in Lancaster is 10.9%.