Lancaster County, PA

Lancaster County Overview

553,202
TOTAL POPULATION
272,524
MALE POPULATION
280,678
FEMALE POPULATION
97.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.99
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,872
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,622
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$81,458
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,551
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
289,739
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lancaster County Area Codes

Race in Lancaster County

The most populous races in Lancaster County are White / Caucasian (466,989 | 84.4%), Hispanic or Latino (62,108 | 11.2%), and Two or more Races (29,631 | 5.4%).
Race in Lancaster County
Race# Population% Population
Asian13,1332.4%
Black / African American22,2844.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific1120.0%
Hispanic or Latino62,10811.2%
Native / Alaskan9300.2%
White / Caucasian466,98984.4%
Two or more Races29,6315.4%
Some other Race20,1233.6%
Total553,202100.0%

Ancestry in Lancaster County

The most populous ancestries reported in Lancaster County are German (168,336 | 30.4%), Irish (55,089 | 10.0%), English (44,478 | 8.0%), Puerto Rican (37,645 | 6.8%), and Italian (32,664 | 5.9%), together accounting for 61.1% of all Lancaster County residents.
Ancestry in Lancaster County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,8760.3%
Albanian170.0%
Alsatian70.0%
American32,5095.9%
Apache1080.0%
Arab1,3920.3%
Argentinean2410.0%
Armenian1710.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac240.0%
Australian780.0%
Austrian9950.2%
Bahamian20.0%
Bangladeshi6740.1%
Barbadian550.0%
Belgian3090.1%
Belizean900.0%
Bhutanese6670.1%
Blackfeet2440.0%
Bolivian930.0%
Brazilian1340.0%
British3,2070.6%
British West Indian150.0%
Bulgarian630.0%
Burmese1,2830.2%
Cajun160.0%
Cambodian100.0%
Canadian6290.1%
Carpatho Rusyn480.0%
Celtic700.0%
Central American2,5910.5%
Central American Indian8660.2%
Cherokee7080.1%
Cheyenne80.0%
Chickasaw40.0%
Chilean1370.0%
Chippewa990.0%
Choctaw540.0%
Colombian1,7040.3%
Costa Rican500.0%
Creek20.0%
Croatian6840.1%
Cuban2,7120.5%
Czech9210.2%
Czechoslovakian4840.1%
Danish4080.1%
Delaware260.0%
Dominican5,7551.0%
Dutch5,5911.0%
Dutch West Indian40.0%
Eastern European1,3610.3%
Ecuadorian5770.1%
Egyptian2490.1%
English44,4788.0%
Estonian730.0%
Ethiopian1,4640.3%
European7,6361.4%
Filipino720.0%
Finnish2610.1%
French8,4731.5%
French American Indian210.0%
French Canadian1,0550.2%
German168,33630.4%
Greek2,7530.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro210.0%
Guatemalan1,0020.2%
Guyanese430.0%
Haitian6200.1%
Honduran5190.1%
Hungarian1,9850.4%
Icelander1530.0%
Indian (Asian)3,0470.5%
Indonesian3650.1%
Inupiat600.0%
Iranian1190.0%
Iraqi1300.0%
Irish55,08910.0%
Iroquois440.0%
Israeli730.0%
Italian32,6645.9%
Jamaican6780.1%
Japanese8800.2%
Jordanian200.0%
Kenyan1340.0%
Korean1,7190.3%
Laotian830.0%
Latvian3440.1%
Lebanese4930.1%
Liberian1050.0%
Lithuanian1,5620.3%
Lumbee60.0%
Luxembourger350.0%
Macedonian540.0%
Malaysian4890.1%
Mexican6,0671.1%
Mexican American Indian2370.0%
Moroccan460.0%
Native Hawaiian2520.1%
Navajo1080.0%
Nicaraguan2000.0%
Nigerian1990.0%
Northern European5410.1%
Norwegian2,1860.4%
Ottawa630.0%
Pakistani1240.0%
Palestinian2040.0%
Panamanian3240.1%
Pennsylvania German8,4811.5%
Peruvian1,2100.2%
Polish14,4852.6%
Portuguese8520.2%
Puerto Rican37,6456.8%
Romanian7920.1%
Russian3,3170.6%
Salvadoran4960.1%
Samoan1230.0%
Scandinavian8740.2%
Scotch-Irish4,9050.9%
Scottish7,8771.4%
Seminole40.0%
Serbian4370.1%
Shoshone150.0%
Sioux360.0%
Slavic1670.0%
Slovak1,5960.3%
Slovene2750.1%
South African340.0%
South American4,3780.8%
South American Indian1830.0%
Spaniard6480.1%
Spanish6230.1%
Sri Lankan3,7890.7%
Subsaharan African4,3860.8%
Sudanese220.0%
Swedish4,1740.7%
Swiss18,2523.3%
Syrian1000.0%
Thai2,2430.4%
Tongan240.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1080.0%
Turkish1170.0%
Ukrainian2,5130.4%
Uruguayan3080.1%
Venezuelan1080.0%
Welsh4,7360.9%
West Indian640.0%
Yugoslavian3470.1%
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Immigrants in Lancaster County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lancaster County came from Latin America (11,127 | 2.0%), Asia (9,901 | 1.8%), Caribbean (6,125 | 1.1%), Europe (5,007 | 0.9%), and South Eastern Asia (4,396 | 0.8%), together accounting for 6.6% of all Lancaster County residents.
Immigrants in Lancaster County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan100.0%
Africa3,5900.6%
Argentina1690.0%
Armenia250.0%
Asia9,9011.8%
Australia730.0%
Austria560.0%
Azores1300.0%
Bahamas20.0%
Barbados300.0%
Belarus1000.0%
Belgium240.0%
Belize230.0%
Bolivia640.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1500.0%
Brazil1520.0%
Bulgaria330.0%
Cambodia2800.1%
Cameroon50.0%
Canada6680.1%
Caribbean6,1251.1%
Central America2,4330.4%
Chile770.0%
China1,5670.3%
Colombia8960.2%
Congo4530.1%
Costa Rica220.0%
Cuba1,9170.4%
Czechoslovakia440.0%
Denmark200.0%
Dominican Republic3,0410.5%
Eastern Africa2,1050.4%
Eastern Asia2,6660.5%
Eastern Europe2,3000.4%
Ecuador1510.0%
Egypt3080.1%
El Salvador900.0%
England3030.1%
Eritrea700.0%
Ethiopia1,2400.2%
Europe5,0070.9%
France1970.0%
Germany4230.1%
Ghana530.0%
Greece3510.1%
Guatemala4610.1%
Guyana670.0%
Haiti6990.1%
Honduras3270.1%
Hong Kong330.0%
Hungary700.0%
India1,1650.2%
Indonesia510.0%
Iran610.0%
Iraq620.0%
Ireland1250.0%
Israel770.0%
Italy5380.1%
Jamaica2210.0%
Japan4130.1%
Jordan80.0%
Kenya3390.1%
Korea6860.1%
Laos3300.1%
Latin America11,1272.0%
Latvia100.0%
Liberia960.0%
Lithuania100.0%
Malaysia150.0%
Mexico1,4520.3%
Middle Africa6710.1%
Moldova170.0%
Morocco170.0%
Nepal4930.1%
Netherlands110.0%
Nicaragua260.0%
Nigeria590.0%
Northern Africa4310.1%
Northern Europe9370.2%
Norway510.0%
Oceania1150.0%
Pakistan1760.0%
Panama320.0%
Peru7300.1%
Philippines9530.2%
Poland1410.0%
Portugal1300.0%
Romania3540.1%
Russia6090.1%
Saudi Arabia240.0%
Scotland450.0%
Somalia310.0%
South Africa910.0%
South America2,5690.5%
South Central Asia2,5660.5%
South Eastern Asia4,3960.8%
Southern Europe1,0370.2%
Spain180.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines1250.0%
Sudan860.0%
Sweden350.0%
Switzerland220.0%
Syria130.0%
Taiwan930.0%
Thailand2540.1%
Trinidad and Tobago900.0%
Turkey350.0%
Uganda1360.0%
Ukraine5780.1%
Uruguay740.0%
Venezuela1830.0%
Vietnam2,2890.4%
Western Africa2240.0%
Western Asia2600.1%
Western Europe7330.1%
Zaire2130.0%
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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 10 to 14 Years (19,108 | 7.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (18,861 | 6.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17,840 (6.6%)16,869 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years17,737 (6.5%)16,838 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years19,108 (7.0%)18,012 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years18,925 (6.9%)18,140 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years17,549 (6.4%)17,315 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years17,944 (6.6%)17,708 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years18,011 (6.6%)18,066 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years16,317 (6.0%)16,155 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years16,134 (5.9%)15,890 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years15,259 (5.6%)15,155 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years16,355 (6.0%)16,301 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years17,502 (6.4%)17,555 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years17,574 (6.5%)18,861 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years15,686 (5.8%)16,376 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years11,255 (4.1%)13,308 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years8,385 (3.1%)10,399 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years5,776 (2.1%)7,420 (2.6%)
85 Years and over5,167 (1.9%)10,310 (3.7%)
Total272,524 (100.0%)280,678 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lancaster County

Median Family Size in Lancaster County

The median family size in Lancaster County is 3.10 persons per family, with married-couple families (118,944 | 81.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (8,212 | 5.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lancaster County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple118,944 (81.7%)3.15
Single Male/Father8,212 (5.6%)2.66
Single Female/Mother18,405 (12.6%)2.96
Total Families145,561 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in Lancaster County

The median household size in Lancaster County is 2.58 persons per household, with single female/mother households (18,405 | 8.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (63,427 | 30.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lancaster County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple118,944 (56.9%)3.17
Single Male/Father8,212 (3.9%)3.01
Single Female/Mother18,405 (8.8%)3.22
Non-family63,427 (30.3%)1.25
Total Households208,988 (100.0%)2.58

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster County

Out of a total of 208,988 households in Lancaster County, 145,561 (69.7%) are family households, while 63,427 (30.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 67,964, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 50,745.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-50,745 (24.3%)
2-Person Households67,964 (32.5%)10,412 (5.0%)
3-Person Households29,782 (14.2%)1,703 (0.8%)
4-Person Households24,689 (11.8%)445 (0.2%)
5-Person Households12,760 (6.1%)103 (0.1%)
6-Person Households5,504 (2.6%)7 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,862 (2.3%)12 (0.0%)
Total145,561 (69.7%)63,427 (30.3%)

Female Fertility in Lancaster County

Fertility by Age in Lancaster County

Average fertility rate in Lancaster County is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 113.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years89 (1.2%)5.0
20 to 34 years6,012 (78.2%)113.0
35 to 50 years1,589 (20.7%)31.0
Total7,690 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster County

80.4% of women with births (7,690) 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 17.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years4,864 (80.9%)1,148 (19.1%)
35 to 50 years1,319 (83.0%)270 (17.0%)
Total6,183 (80.4%)1,507 (19.6%)

Fertility by Education in Lancaster County

Average fertility rate in Lancaster County is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 77.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 23.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lancaster County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,643 (21.4%)65.0
High School Diploma1,699 (22.1%)55.0
College or Associate's Degree1,636 (21.3%)55.0
Bachelor's Degree1,798 (23.4%)74.0
Graduate Degree914 (11.9%)77.0
Total7,690 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster County

19.6% of women with births in Lancaster County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 92.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 38.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1,487 (90.5%)156 (9.5%)
High School Diploma1,038 (61.1%)661 (38.9%)
College or Associate's Degree1,184 (72.4%)452 (27.6%)
Bachelor's Degree1,624 (90.3%)174 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree848 (92.8%)66 (7.2%)
Total6,183 (80.4%)1,507 (19.6%)

Income in Lancaster County

Income Overview in Lancaster County

Per Capita Income in Lancaster County is $39,872, while median incomes of families and households are $97,622 and $81,458 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income553,202$39,872
Median Family Income145,561$97,622
Mean Family Income145,561$120,772
Median Household Income208,988$81,458
Mean Household Income208,988$104,217
Income Deficit145,561$10,551
Wage / Income Gap (%)553,20238.37%
Wage / Income Gap ($)553,20261.63¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index553,2020.43

Earnings by Sex in Lancaster County

Average Earnings in Lancaster County are $42,337, $53,055 for men and $32,698 for women, a difference of 38.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Lancaster County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male164,261 (53.8%)$53,055
Female141,241 (46.2%)$32,698
Total305,502 (100.0%)$42,337

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster County

The most common earnings brackets in Lancaster County are $100,000+ for men (27,190 | 16.6%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (10,686 | 7.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6,601 (4.0%)9,423 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9995,305 (3.2%)7,330 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4995,010 (3.0%)6,316 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,672 (2.2%)5,022 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,823 (2.3%)6,435 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,773 (1.7%)4,911 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,595 (1.6%)5,022 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,988 (1.2%)4,061 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,859 (1.7%)4,406 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,454 (2.1%)5,376 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9997,254 (4.4%)8,217 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9997,704 (4.7%)8,835 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9997,430 (4.5%)8,572 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9998,344 (5.1%)7,691 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9998,590 (5.2%)7,242 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9998,061 (4.9%)5,801 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99915,892 (9.7%)9,403 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99913,012 (7.9%)7,543 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99922,704 (13.8%)10,686 (7.6%)
$100,000+27,190 (16.6%)8,949 (6.3%)
Total164,261 (100.0%)141,241 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County

Average earnings in Lancaster County are $59,303 for men and $37,964 for women, a difference of 36.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,396, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $49,964. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,553, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,533.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$49,964$22,533
High School Diploma$52,644$29,341
College or Associate's Degree$57,789$37,051
Bachelor's Degree$74,908$49,336
Graduate Degree$90,396$67,553
Total$59,303$37,964

Family Income in Lancaster County

Family Income Brackets in Lancaster County

According to the Lancaster County family income data, there are 36,827 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,601 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lancaster County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,4751.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991,6011.1%
$15,000 to $24,9994,0762.8%
$25,000 to $34,9995,5313.8%
$35,000 to $49,99912,3738.5%
$50,000 to $74,99925,03617.2%
$75,000 to $99,99923,58116.2%
$100,000 to $149,99936,82725.3%
$150,000 to $199,99916,30311.2%
$200,000+17,46712.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster County

7+ person families (4,413 | 3.0%) account for the highest median family income in Lancaster County with $120,917 per family, while 2-person families (71,229 | 48.9%) have the highest median income of $42,746 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families71,229 (48.9%)$85,492
3-Person Families29,358 (20.2%)$97,882
4-Person Families23,429 (16.1%)$115,516
5-Person Families12,042 (8.3%)$115,642
6-Person Families5,090 (3.5%)$115,526
7+ Person Families4,413 (3.0%)$120,917
Total145,561 (100.0%)$97,622

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster County

The median family income in Lancaster County is $97,622, with families comprising 3+ earners (21,207) having the highest median family income of $146,837, while families with no earners (19,341) have the lowest median family income of $59,239, accounting for 14.6% and 13.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners19,341 (13.3%)$59,239
1 Earner40,464 (27.8%)$68,902
2 Earners64,549 (44.3%)$111,149
3+ Earners21,207 (14.6%)$146,837
Total145,561 (100.0%)$97,622

Household Income in Lancaster County

Household Income Brackets in Lancaster County

With 43,887 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lancaster County, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 5,434 households (2.6%) 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 $10,0006,2703.0%
$10,000 to $14,9995,4342.6%
$15,000 to $24,99912,3305.9%
$25,000 to $34,99913,3756.4%
$35,000 to $49,99921,31710.2%
$50,000 to $74,99936,99117.7%
$75,000 to $99,99931,34815.0%
$100,000 to $149,99943,88721.0%
$150,000 to $199,99918,6008.9%
$200,000+19,6459.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster County

The median household income in Lancaster County is $81,458, with the highest median household income of $99,859 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 73,862 households (35.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,228, with 7,563 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,563 (3.6%)$52,228
25 to 44 Years65,084 (31.1%)$91,957
45 to 64 Years73,862 (35.3%)$99,859
65+ Years62,479 (29.9%)$57,937
Total208,988 (100.0%)$81,458

Poverty in Lancaster County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster County

With 7.1% poverty level for males and 9.2% for females among the residents of Lancaster County, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,334 males (12.1%) and 425 females (14.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,491 (8.5%)1,552 (9.4%)
5 Years359 (9.7%)425 (14.0%)
6 to 11 Years2,604 (12.0%)2,164 (10.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,334 (12.1%)1,079 (10.3%)
15 Years284 (6.7%)149 (4.2%)
16 and 17 Years534 (7.7%)558 (7.9%)
18 to 24 Years2,336 (10.5%)2,977 (13.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,851 (5.2%)3,369 (9.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,537 (4.8%)3,043 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,874 (5.9%)2,191 (7.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,114 (6.1%)2,648 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,596 (6.0%)1,969 (6.7%)
75 Years and over1,132 (6.2%)3,025 (11.9%)
Total19,046 (7.1%)25,149 (9.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster County

According to the poverty statistics in Lancaster County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.2% of males and 95.8% 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 Years16,151 (91.5%)15,018 (90.6%)
5 Years3,346 (90.3%)2,608 (86.0%)
6 to 11 Years19,118 (88.0%)18,877 (89.7%)
12 to 14 Years9,682 (87.9%)9,362 (89.7%)
15 Years3,937 (93.3%)3,409 (95.8%)
16 and 17 Years6,418 (92.3%)6,541 (92.1%)
18 to 24 Years19,859 (89.5%)18,641 (86.2%)
25 to 34 Years33,802 (94.8%)32,347 (90.6%)
35 to 44 Years30,729 (95.2%)28,974 (90.5%)
45 to 54 Years29,624 (94.1%)29,224 (93.0%)
55 to 64 Years32,791 (93.9%)33,657 (92.7%)
65 to 74 Years25,057 (94.0%)27,398 (93.3%)
75 Years and over17,009 (93.8%)22,288 (88.0%)
Total247,523 (92.9%)248,344 (90.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lancaster County show that 2.4% or 2,818 of the total 118,944 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 9.9%, comprising of 253 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 590 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children70,310 (97.8%)1,599 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children32,488 (98.2%)590 (1.8%)
3 or 4 Children11,024 (96.7%)376 (3.3%)
5 or more Children2,304 (90.1%)253 (9.9%)
Total116,126 (97.6%)2,818 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster County

According to the poverty data in Lancaster County, 8.4% or 686 single-father households and 21.0% or 3,859 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (39.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 159 households (74.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children300 (7.2%)667 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children258 (7.5%)2,134 (24.6%)
3 or 4 Children103 (19.3%)899 (53.1%)
5 or more Children25 (39.7%)159 (74.7%)
Total686 (8.4%)3,859 (21.0%)

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

The poverty data for Lancaster County shows that 2,818 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 4,545 of the single-parent households (17.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 253 households (9.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 184 household (66.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lancaster County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,599 (2.2%)967 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children590 (1.8%)2,392 (19.7%)
3 or 4 Children376 (3.3%)1,002 (45.0%)
5 or more Children253 (9.9%)184 (66.7%)
Total2,818 (2.4%)4,545 (17.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Lancaster County

Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster County

Among the 274,411 employed individuals in Lancaster County, private company employees (189,637 | 69.1%), not-for-profit organizations (33,891 | 12.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (19,051 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees189,63769.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8,2243.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)19,0516.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations33,89112.3%
Local Government Employees13,6735.0%
State Government Employees5,9152.2%
Federal Government Employees3,4631.3%
Unpaid Family Workers5570.2%
Total274,411100.0%

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 (438,998), 66.0% or 289,739 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 9,851 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.1% or 30,696 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.3% or 2,013 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years17,500 (59.8%)1,260 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years27,577 (79.1%)2,013 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Years30,696 (86.1%)1,259 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Years30,269 (83.9%)999 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years55,402 (85.9%)1,385 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years53,483 (84.8%)1,016 (1.9%)
55 to 59 Years28,642 (81.7%)745 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years24,266 (66.6%)582 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years18,290 (32.3%)457 (2.5%)
75 Years and over3,559 (7.5%)107 (3.0%)
Total289,739 (66.0%)9,851 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County

According to labor force statistics for Lancaster County, 82.3% of individuals (222,858) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (270,787) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 6,017 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 90.5% or 78,164 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.9% or 799 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School20,497 (62.8%)1,273 (3.9%)
High School Diploma70,195 (79.4%)2,917 (3.3%)
College / Associate Degree53,994 (85.2%)1,458 (2.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher78,164 (90.5%)1,814 (2.1%)
Total222,858 (82.3%)7,311 (2.7%)

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 Management (29,336 | 10.5%), Community & Social Service (27,931 | 10.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (18,953 | 6.8%), Education Instruction & Library (15,513 | 5.5%), and Business & Financial (14,539 | 5.2%).
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 (87.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.3%), Health Technologists (76.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management19,677 (67.1%)9,659 (32.9%)
Business & Financial7,102 (48.8%)7,437 (51.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10,412 (76.2%)3,245 (23.8%)
Computers & Mathematics4,492 (75.9%)1,425 (24.1%)
Architecture & Engineering4,185 (87.3%)607 (12.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,735 (58.9%)1,213 (41.1%)
Community & Social Service 9,961 (35.7%)17,970 (64.3%)
Education, Arts & Media1,984 (34.5%)3,762 (65.5%)
Legal Services & Support801 (48.4%)855 (51.6%)
Education Instruction & Library4,520 (29.1%)10,993 (70.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,656 (52.9%)2,360 (47.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,300 (22.7%)14,653 (77.3%)
Health Technologists2,904 (23.3%)9,576 (76.7%)
Total (Category)51,452 (49.3%)52,964 (50.7%)
Total (Overall)152,007 (54.3%)127,792 (45.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lancaster County are Food Preparation & Serving (14,132 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9,587 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (8,628 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (6,251 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (3,343 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Lancaster County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lancaster County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.8%), Security & Protection (79.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (78.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.8%), Personal Care & Service (76.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,316 (15.2%)7,312 (84.8%)
Security & Protection2,660 (79.6%)683 (20.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,325 (78.4%)366 (21.6%)
Law Enforcement1,335 (80.8%)317 (19.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,466 (38.7%)8,666 (61.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6,176 (64.4%)3,411 (35.6%)
Personal Care & Service1,478 (23.6%)4,773 (76.4%)
Total (Category)17,096 (40.8%)24,845 (59.2%)
Total (Overall)152,007 (54.3%)127,792 (45.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lancaster County are Office & Administration (30,081 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (25,524 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lancaster County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12,404 (48.6%)13,120 (51.4%)
Office & Administration7,525 (25.0%)22,556 (75.0%)
Total (Category)19,929 (35.8%)35,676 (64.2%)
Total (Overall)152,007 (54.3%)127,792 (45.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lancaster County are Construction & Extraction (15,891 | 5.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10,009 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2,210 | 0.8%).
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 & Forestry1,542 (69.8%)668 (30.2%)
Construction & Extraction15,500 (97.5%)391 (2.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair9,662 (96.5%)347 (3.5%)
Total (Category)26,704 (95.0%)1,406 (5.0%)
Total (Overall)152,007 (54.3%)127,792 (45.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lancaster County are Production (23,430 | 8.4%), Material Moving (14,542 | 5.2%), and Transportation (11,755 | 4.2%).
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
Production16,642 (71.0%)6,788 (29.0%)
Transportation9,826 (83.6%)1,929 (16.4%)
Material Moving10,358 (71.2%)4,184 (28.8%)
Total (Category)36,826 (74.1%)12,901 (25.9%)
Total (Overall)152,007 (54.3%)127,792 (45.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster County

Employment Industries in Lancaster County

The major employment industries in Lancaster County include Health Care & Social Assistance (43,461 | 15.5%), Manufacturing (42,306 | 15.1%), Retail Trade (33,342 | 11.9%), Educational Services (22,987 | 8.2%), and Construction (22,900 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Lancaster County

Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster County

The Lancaster County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (92.5%), Construction (91.1%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (88.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.6%), Educational Services (67.7%), and Finance & Insurance (60.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4,594 (76.5%)1,408 (23.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction307 (88.0%)42 (12.0%)
Construction20,860 (91.1%)2,040 (8.9%)
Manufacturing30,816 (72.8%)11,490 (27.2%)
Wholesale Trade5,971 (73.0%)2,213 (27.0%)
Retail Trade16,561 (49.7%)16,781 (50.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing9,318 (74.1%)3,265 (26.0%)
Utilities1,769 (92.5%)143 (7.5%)
Information2,087 (58.2%)1,500 (41.8%)
Finance & Insurance4,082 (39.1%)6,365 (60.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,090 (46.2%)2,438 (53.8%)
Professional & Scientific9,009 (56.8%)6,854 (43.2%)
Enterprise Management204 (73.7%)73 (26.4%)
Administrative & Support5,878 (63.2%)3,421 (36.8%)
Educational Services7,435 (32.3%)15,552 (67.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance9,741 (22.4%)33,720 (77.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,664 (53.2%)2,343 (46.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services7,032 (43.5%)9,125 (56.5%)
Public Administration4,061 (61.7%)2,525 (38.3%)
Total152,007 (54.3%)127,792 (45.7%)

Education in Lancaster County

School Enrollment in Lancaster County

The most common levels of schooling among the 124,969 students in Lancaster County are middle school (30,237 | 24.2%), elementary school (27,032 | 21.6%), and high school (26,829 | 21.5%).
School Enrollment in Lancaster County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6,4865.2%
Kindergarten5,7204.6%
Elementary School27,03221.6%
Middle School30,23724.2%
High School26,82921.5%
College / Undergraduate22,35917.9%
Graduate / Professional6,3065.1%
Total124,969100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lancaster County

Out of a total of 124,969 students who are enrolled in schools in Lancaster County, 35,866 (28.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 89,103 (71.3%) 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 2,844 (59.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16,664 (86.5% 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 Olds1,958 (40.8%)2,844 (59.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old21,145 (68.1%)9,882 (31.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds27,578 (75.5%)8,924 (24.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds16,664 (86.5%)2,596 (13.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,964 (72.0%)2,708 (28.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7,230 (59.4%)4,945 (40.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,050 (66.0%)2,087 (34.0%)
35 Years and over3,471 (64.3%)1,923 (35.6%)
Total89,103 (71.3%)35,866 (28.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lancaster County

Education (22,440 | 18.1%), business (22,247 | 18.0%), science & technology (14,033 | 11.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (8,258 | 6.7%), and social sciences (8,187 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 123,781 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 & Mathematics3,6402.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8,2586.7%
Physical & Health Sciences3,3422.7%
Psychology5,9294.8%
Social Sciences8,1876.6%
Engineering6,6675.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies9630.8%
Science & Technology14,03311.3%
Business22,24718.0%
Education22,44018.1%
Literature & Languages4,6643.8%
Liberal Arts & History6,9055.6%
Visual & Performing Arts5,8064.7%
Communications4,2733.5%
Arts & Humanities6,4275.2%
Total123,781100.0%

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 (63,888, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (51,251, making up 52.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lancaster County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle12,112 (8.2%)6,870 (5.6%)
1 Vehicle20,034 (13.5%)22,366 (18.2%)
2 Vehicles63,888 (43.0%)51,251 (41.8%)
3 Vehicles30,998 (20.9%)25,971 (21.2%)
4 Vehicles13,441 (9.0%)10,561 (8.6%)
5 or more Vehicles8,160 (5.5%)5,723 (4.7%)
Total148,633 (100.0%)122,742 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lancaster County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lancaster County are 15 to 19 minutes (41,687 commuters, 16.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (40,050 commuters, 16.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (36,996 commuters, 14.8%).
Commute Time in Lancaster County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9,4453.8%
5 to 9 Minutes27,49611.0%
10 to 14 Minutes36,99614.8%
15 to 19 Minutes41,68716.7%
20 to 24 Minutes40,05016.1%
25 to 29 Minutes19,2167.7%
30 to 34 Minutes29,10011.7%
35 to 39 Minutes7,2242.9%
40 to 44 Minutes7,9623.2%
45 to 59 Minutes15,7276.3%
60 to 89 Minutes8,8463.5%
90 or more Minutes5,7712.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster County

The most common commute times in Lancaster County are 20 to 24 minutes (21,867 commuters, 15.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (19,862 commuters, 17.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5,432 (4.0%)4,013 (3.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes14,004 (10.2%)13,492 (12.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes19,879 (14.5%)17,117 (15.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes21,825 (15.9%)19,862 (17.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes21,867 (15.9%)18,183 (16.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes10,708 (7.8%)8,508 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes16,698 (12.2%)12,402 (11.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,076 (3.0%)3,148 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes4,058 (3.0%)3,904 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes9,512 (6.9%)6,215 (5.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes5,323 (3.9%)3,523 (3.1%)
90 or more Minutes3,924 (2.9%)1,847 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lancaster County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (18,448, 13.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (17,962, 16.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10,573 (7.7%)4,797 (4.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8,440 (6.1%)2,698 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12,383 (9.0%)4,774 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM18,448 (13.4%)8,385 (7.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM16,820 (12.2%)12,349 (11.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM17,554 (12.8%)17,962 (16.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM12,552 (9.1%)16,127 (14.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,926 (6.5%)11,857 (10.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,668 (3.4%)6,236 (5.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,681 (4.1%)6,329 (5.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,904 (1.4%)2,502 (2.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,425 (1.0%)1,537 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM9,183 (6.7%)9,022 (8.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8,749 (6.4%)7,639 (6.8%)
Total137,306 (100.0%)112,214 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster County

Of the total 208,988 dwellings in Lancaster County, owner-occupied units account for 146,185 (70.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 62,803 (30.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units146,18570.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units62,80330.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units208,988100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household50,74524.3%
2-Person Household78,37637.5%
3-Person Household31,48515.1%
4+ Person Household48,38223.2%
Total Housing Units208,988100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household26,892 (53.0%)23,853 (47.0%)
2-Person Household58,344 (74.4%)20,032 (25.6%)
3-Person Household23,061 (73.2%)8,424 (26.8%)
4+ Person Household37,888 (78.3%)10,494 (21.7%)
Total Housing Units146,185 (70.0%)62,803 (30.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School14,510 (60.7%)9,377 (39.3%)
High School Diploma46,780 (69.9%)20,170 (30.1%)
College/Associate Degree32,870 (66.7%)16,376 (33.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher52,025 (75.5%)16,880 (24.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years39,19418.8%
35 to 44 Years33,45316.0%
45 to 54 Years33,36216.0%
55 to 64 Years40,50019.4%
65 to 74 Years33,98516.3%
75 to 84 Years19,1779.2%
85 Years and Over9,3174.5%
Total208,988100.0%

Housing Finances in Lancaster County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied146,185 (70.0%)$96,777
Renter-Occupied62,803 (30.0%)$53,380
Average208,988 (100.0%)$81,458

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,747 (1.2%)1,790 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999787 (0.5%)1,891 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,921 (1.3%)3,497 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,251 (1.5%)3,237 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,454 (2.4%)3,289 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,890 (4.7%)6,561 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99912,155 (8.3%)9,262 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99923,558 (16.1%)13,386 (21.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99923,005 (15.7%)8,270 (13.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99935,705 (24.4%)8,210 (13.1%)
$150,000 or more34,712 (23.7%)3,410 (5.4%)
Total146,185 (100.0%)62,803 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,025 (2.1%)877 (1.4%)
$300 to $49910,769 (7.4%)1,459 (2.3%)
$500 to $79928,540 (19.5%)7,016 (11.2%)
$800 to $99913,114 (9.0%)8,930 (14.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49930,656 (21.0%)25,969 (41.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99929,023 (19.9%)10,422 (16.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49916,304 (11.2%)3,711 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,136 (4.9%)816 (1.3%)
$3,000 or more7,618 (5.2%)1,431 (2.3%)
Total146,185 (100.0%)62,803 (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, Detached118,96856.9%
Single Unit, Attached43,70620.9%
2 Unit Apartments5,9132.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,2013.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,5864.1%
10 or more Apartments16,5097.9%
Mobile Home / Other7,1053.4%
Total208,988100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached108,165 (90.9%)10,803 (9.1%)
Single Unit, Attached29,751 (68.1%)13,955 (31.9%)
2 Unit Apartments899 (15.2%)5,014 (84.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments471 (5.7%)7,730 (94.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments346 (4.0%)8,240 (96.0%)
10 or more Apartments882 (5.3%)15,627 (94.7%)
Mobile Home / Other5,671 (79.8%)1,434 (20.2%)
Total146,185 (70.0%)62,803 (30.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room393 (0.3%)2,522 (4.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,159 (1.5%)14,085 (22.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms27,535 (18.8%)27,256 (43.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms58,596 (40.1%)13,447 (21.4%)
8 or more Rooms57,502 (39.3%)5,493 (8.7%)
Total146,185 (100.0%)62,803 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas49,944 (34.2%)19,310 (30.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas14,075 (9.6%)3,161 (5.0%)
Electricity42,408 (29.0%)29,922 (47.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene29,038 (19.9%)7,630 (12.1%)
Coal or Coke3,460 (2.4%)930 (1.5%)
All other Fuels6,768 (4.6%)1,351 (2.1%)
No Fuel Used492 (0.3%)499 (0.8%)
Total146,185 (100.0%)62,803 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster County

Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8,375 (5.7%)10,727 (17.1%)
1 Vehicle32,050 (21.9%)28,490 (45.4%)
2 Vehicles64,421 (44.1%)18,750 (29.9%)
3 or more Vehicles41,339 (28.3%)4,836 (7.7%)
Total146,185 (100.0%)62,803 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lancaster County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lancaster County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units55,75190,434
Median Property Value$257,600$267,000
Median Household Income$78,537$23,991
Monthly Housing Costs$668$7,344
Real Estate Taxes$3,836$892

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,485 (6.2%)1,605 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,683 (4.8%)2,115 (2.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99929,640 (53.2%)52,179 (57.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99914,041 (25.2%)26,428 (29.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,820 (6.9%)5,109 (5.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999715 (1.3%)1,516 (1.7%)
$1,000,000 or more1,367 (2.5%)1,482 (1.6%)
Total55,751 (100.0%)90,434 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,485 (2.7%)4,113 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,900 (8.8%)1,049 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,932 (7.0%)2,726 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,250 (11.2%)2,958 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,051 (18.0%)5,905 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,586 (13.6%)13,507 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99910,826 (19.4%)15,419 (17.1%)
$150,000 or more10,721 (19.2%)24,879 (27.5%)
Total55,751 (100.0%)90,434 (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 2.0x16,416 (29.4%)105,880 (117.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x10,904 (19.6%)29,929 (33.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x7,643 (13.7%)26,962 (29.8%)
4.0x or more20,345 (36.5%)13,461 (14.9%)
Total55,751 (100.0%)90,434 (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 $8004,969 (8.9%)219 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,4993,871 (6.9%)3,785 (4.2%)
$800 to $1,49945,321 (81.3%)5,147 (5.7%)
Total55,751 (100.0%)90,434 (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 Years33,305 (80.3%)8,150 (19.7%)
6 to 18 Years81,142 (85.9%)13,376 (14.1%)
19 to 25 Years41,161 (83.9%)7,885 (16.1%)
26 to 34 Years55,115 (85.8%)9,151 (14.2%)
35 to 44 Years55,767 (86.8%)8,473 (13.2%)
45 to 54 Years56,335 (89.6%)6,556 (10.4%)
55 to 64 Years65,574 (92.1%)5,636 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years54,775 (97.8%)1,245 (2.2%)
75 Years and older42,806 (98.5%)648 (1.5%)
Total485,980 (88.8%)61,120 (11.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born33,305 (80.3%)8,150 (19.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen81,142 (85.9%)13,376 (14.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen41,161 (83.9%)7,885 (16.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00035,359 (89.2%)4,285 (10.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99960,265 (88.0%)8,207 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99975,071 (85.6%)12,685 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99976,691 (90.3%)8,222 (9.7%)
$100,000 and over231,751 (89.4%)27,459 (10.6%)

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 612,506 (30.2%)22,607 (54.5%)
6 to 18 Years28,718 (30.4%)58,697 (62.1%)
19 to 25 Years7,963 (16.2%)35,057 (71.5%)
25 to 34 Years9,898 (15.4%)47,303 (73.6%)
35 to 44 Years8,807 (13.7%)49,372 (76.9%)
45 to 54 Years7,814 (12.4%)50,557 (80.4%)
55 to 64 Years11,135 (15.6%)57,253 (80.4%)
65 to 74 Years52,053 (92.9%)32,512 (58.0%)
75 Years and over42,594 (98.0%)28,345 (65.2%)
Total181,488 (33.2%)381,703 (69.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lancaster County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (0.2%)209 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years3,648 (7.6%)2,034 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,691 (6.1%)4,819 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years9,011 (9.1%)10,734 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years6,133 (23.0%)5,159 (17.6%)
75 Years and over7,048 (38.9%)9,880 (39.0%)

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 Years21 (0.1%)209 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years229 (0.5%)214 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years461 (0.8%)217 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,241 (2.3%)1,884 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,207 (12.0%)1,283 (4.4%)
75 Years and over4,376 (24.1%)3,826 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (0.0%)116 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years576 (1.2%)352 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years507 (0.8%)1,022 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,265 (1.3%)1,891 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years965 (3.6%)1,023 (3.5%)
75 Years and over1,062 (5.9%)2,064 (8.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,258 (6.8%)1,555 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,397 (4.0%)3,198 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years3,142 (3.2%)4,416 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years949 (3.6%)916 (3.1%)
75 Years and over1,526 (8.4%)2,444 (9.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years273 (0.6%)178 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years523 (0.9%)628 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years3,955 (4.0%)5,555 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,518 (9.5%)3,302 (11.2%)
75 Years and over3,337 (18.4%)6,738 (26.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years951 (2.0%)202 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years461 (0.8%)431 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,505 (1.5%)2,030 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years622 (2.3%)1,070 (3.6%)
75 Years and over1,254 (6.9%)1,854 (7.3%)

Technology Access in Lancaster County

Computing Device Access in Lancaster County

Computing Device Access in Lancaster County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop164,20478.6%
Smartphone173,18482.9%
Tablet129,87762.2%
No Computing Device20,1399.6%
Total208,988100.0%

Internet Access in Lancaster County

Internet Access in Lancaster County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet7000.3%
Broadband Home153,23773.3%
Cellular Data Only19,5889.4%
Satellite Internet8,0583.9%
No Internet29,83814.3%
Total208,988100.0%

Lancaster County Summary

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is located in the southeastern part of the state and is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is bordered by Berks, Lebanon, and Chester counties to the north, Dauphin County to the east, York County to the south, and Lebanon County to the west. The county seat is Lancaster, and the county is home to over 545,000 people.

History

Lancaster County was established in 1729 and was named after the city of Lancaster in England. The county was originally part of Chester County and was part of William Penn’s original land grant. The county was home to many Native American tribes, including the Susquehannock, Iroquois, and Lenape. The county was also home to many early settlers, including the Mennonites, Amish, and Quakers.
The county was an important part of the Revolutionary War, as it was the site of the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. The county was also home to the Continental Congress in 1777 and 1778.

Geography

Lancaster County is located in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania and is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The county is bordered by Berks, Lebanon, and Chester counties to the north, Dauphin County to the east, York County to the south, and Lebanon County to the west. The county is home to many rivers, including the Susquehanna, Conestoga, and Pequea. The county is also home to many parks, including the Lancaster County Central Park, the Lancaster County Park, and the Lancaster County Nature Preserve.

Economy

Lancaster County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The county is home to many large companies, including Armstrong World Industries, Hershey Foods, and Lancaster General Hospital. The county is also home to many small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
Agriculture is an important part of the county’s economy, with the county being home to many farms and agricultural businesses. The county is also home to many wineries and breweries, as well as a thriving tourism industry.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Lancaster County had a population of 545,717 people. The population is made up of a mix of races and ethnicities, with the largest group being White (83.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.7%), Black or African American (4.3%), and Asian (2.7%). The median household income in the county is $60,845, and the median age is 38.7 years.

Conclusion

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is a diverse and vibrant county located in the southeastern part of the state. The county has a rich history, with many Native American tribes, early settlers, and Revolutionary War sites. The county is home to many large and small businesses, as well as a thriving agricultural and tourism industry. The county is also home to a diverse population, with a mix of races and ethnicities.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lancaster County?
Total Population of Lancaster County is 553,202.
What is the Total Male Population of Lancaster County?
Total Male Population of Lancaster County is 272,524.
What is the Total Female Population of Lancaster County?
Total Female Population of Lancaster County is 280,678.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lancaster County?
There are 97.09 Males per 100 Females in Lancaster County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lancaster County?
There are 102.99 Females per 100 Males in Lancaster County.
What is the Median Population Age in Lancaster County?
Median Population Age in Lancaster County is 39.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lancaster County
Average Family Size in Lancaster County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lancaster County
Average Household Size in Lancaster County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lancaster County?
Per Capita income in Lancaster County is $39,872.
What is the Median Family Income in Lancaster County?
Median Family Income in Lancaster County is $97,622.
What is the Median Household income in Lancaster County?
Median Household Income in Lancaster County is $81,458.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster County?
Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster County is 38.4%.
Women in Lancaster County earn 61.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lancaster County?
Family Income Deficit in Lancaster County is $10,551.
Families that are below poverty line in Lancaster County earn $10,551 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 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lancaster County?
There are 289,739 People in the Labor Forcein in Lancaster County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lancaster County?
66.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Lancaster County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lancaster County?
Unemployment Rate in Lancaster County is 3.4%.