Lancaster, TX

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Lancaster Overview

40,958
TOTAL POPULATION
18,318
MALE POPULATION
22,640
FEMALE POPULATION
80.91
MALES / 100 FEMALES
123.59
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,707
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,527
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,323
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
2.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
97.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,475
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
20,300
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lancaster Zip Codes

Lancaster Area Codes

Race in Lancaster

The most populous races in Lancaster are Black / African American (27,660 | 67.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8,864 | 21.6%), and White / Caucasian (7,508 | 18.3%).
Race in Lancaster
Race# Population% Population
Asian2930.7%
Black / African American27,66067.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino8,86421.6%
Native / Alaskan400.1%
White / Caucasian7,50818.3%
Two or more Races3,2277.9%
Some other Race2,2305.4%
Total40,958100.0%

Ancestry in Lancaster

The most populous ancestries reported in Lancaster are Mexican (7,448 | 18.2%), American (3,061 | 7.5%), Subsaharan African (686 | 1.7%), German (656 | 1.6%), and English (642 | 1.6%), together accounting for 30.5% of all Lancaster residents.
Ancestry in Lancaster
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4361.1%
American3,0617.5%
Argentinean120.0%
Belizean440.1%
Blackfeet1100.3%
British360.1%
Burmese130.0%
Central American5451.3%
Cherokee1010.3%
Colombian40.0%
Czech360.1%
Czechoslovakian60.0%
Dutch1070.3%
Dutch West Indian90.0%
English6421.6%
European2260.5%
French410.1%
German6561.6%
Guatemalan1180.3%
Guyanese80.0%
Honduran60.0%
Irish5041.2%
Italian850.2%
Jamaican300.1%
Korean910.2%
Malaysian340.1%
Mexican7,44818.2%
Mexican American Indian550.1%
Nigerian2540.6%
Northern European150.0%
Polish50.0%
Puerto Rican4451.1%
Salvadoran4211.0%
Scotch-Irish1750.4%
Scottish830.2%
Sioux580.1%
South American260.1%
Spaniard150.0%
Spanish770.2%
Sri Lankan70.0%
Subsaharan African6861.7%
Swedish390.1%
Thai1420.4%
Venezuelan100.0%
Welsh570.1%
West Indian580.1%
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Immigrants in Lancaster

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lancaster came from Latin America (2,169 | 5.3%), Central America (2,142 | 5.2%), Mexico (1,863 | 4.5%), El Salvador (185 | 0.4%), and Africa (153 | 0.4%), together accounting for 15.9% of all Lancaster residents.
Immigrants in Lancaster
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1530.4%
Asia1330.3%
Austria90.0%
Belize440.1%
Central America2,1425.2%
Colombia40.0%
El Salvador1850.4%
Europe210.1%
Ghana1100.3%
Guatemala440.1%
Guyana130.0%
Honduras60.0%
India1030.3%
Ireland120.0%
Laos180.0%
Latin America2,1695.3%
Mexico1,8634.5%
Nigeria320.1%
Northern Europe120.0%
Pakistan110.0%
South America270.1%
South Central Asia1140.3%
South Eastern Asia190.1%
Venezuela100.0%
Vietnam10.0%
Western Africa1530.4%
Western Europe90.0%
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Sex and Age in Lancaster

Sex and Age in Lancaster

The most populous age groups in Lancaster are Under 5 Years (2,051 | 11.2%) for men and Under 5 Years (2,007 | 8.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lancaster
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,051 (11.2%)2,007 (8.9%)
5 to 9 Years1,492 (8.1%)1,762 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Years1,865 (10.2%)1,636 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years1,528 (8.3%)1,716 (7.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,040 (5.7%)1,078 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,385 (7.6%)1,855 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years911 (5.0%)1,882 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years1,099 (6.0%)1,589 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,025 (5.6%)1,621 (7.2%)
45 to 49 Years1,179 (6.4%)1,218 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years1,138 (6.2%)1,241 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,437 (7.8%)1,377 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years955 (5.2%)1,223 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years488 (2.7%)834 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years298 (1.6%)756 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years199 (1.1%)384 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years145 (0.8%)214 (0.9%)
85 Years and over83 (0.4%)247 (1.1%)
Total18,318 (100.0%)22,640 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lancaster

Median Family Size in Lancaster

The median family size in Lancaster is 3.50 persons per family, with married-couple families (5,562 | 56.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.77 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (907 | 9.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.85 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lancaster
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,562 (56.4%)3.77
Single Male/Father907 (9.2%)2.85
Single Female/Mother3,396 (34.4%)3.24
Total Families9,865 (100.0%)3.50

Median Household Size in Lancaster

The median household size in Lancaster is 2.88 persons per household, with married-couple households (5,562 | 39.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.81 persons per household. non-family households (4,187 | 29.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lancaster
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,562 (39.6%)3.81
Single Male/Father907 (6.5%)3.20
Single Female/Mother3,396 (24.2%)3.37
Non-family4,187 (29.8%)1.17
Total Households14,052 (100.0%)2.88

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster

Out of a total of 14,052 households in Lancaster, 9,865 (70.2%) are family households, while 4,187 (29.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 3,038, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,747.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,747 (26.7%)
2-Person Households3,005 (21.4%)305 (2.2%)
3-Person Households3,038 (21.6%)84 (0.6%)
4-Person Households2,001 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1,172 (8.3%)51 (0.4%)
6-Person Households440 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households209 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,865 (70.2%)4,187 (29.8%)

Female Fertility in Lancaster

Fertility by Age in Lancaster

Average fertility rate in Lancaster is 106.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 225.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 91.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lancaster
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1,084 (91.5%)225.0
35 to 50 years100 (8.5%)22.0
Total1,184 (100.0%)106.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster

73.6% of women with births (1,184) in Lancaster are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 52.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 24.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years823 (75.9%)261 (24.1%)
35 to 50 years48 (48.0%)52 (52.0%)
Total871 (73.6%)313 (26.4%)

Fertility by Education in Lancaster

Average fertility rate in Lancaster is 106.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 189.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 9.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 59.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lancaster
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School15 (1.3%)9.0
High School Diploma362 (30.6%)121.0
College or Associate's Degree702 (59.3%)189.0
Bachelor's Degree89 (7.5%)56.0
Graduate Degree16 (1.3%)14.0
Total1,184 (100.0%)106.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster

26.4% of women with births in Lancaster are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
High School Diploma248 (68.5%)114 (31.5%)
College or Associate's Degree518 (73.8%)184 (26.2%)
Bachelor's Degree89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total871 (73.6%)313 (26.4%)

Income in Lancaster

Income Overview in Lancaster

Per Capita Income in Lancaster is $28,707, while median incomes of families and households are $73,527 and $65,323 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income40,958$28,707
Median Family Income9,865$73,527
Mean Family Income9,865$87,303
Median Household Income14,052$65,323
Mean Household Income14,052$80,657
Income Deficit9,865$13,475
Wage / Income Gap (%)40,9582.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)40,95897.68¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index40,9580.41

Earnings by Sex in Lancaster

Average Earnings in Lancaster are $43,541, $44,151 for men and $43,126 for women, a difference of 2.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Lancaster
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male9,313 (45.5%)$44,151
Female11,161 (54.5%)$43,126
Total20,474 (100.0%)$43,541

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster

The most common earnings brackets in Lancaster are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (1,400 | 15.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,253 | 11.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less396 (4.3%)405 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999258 (2.8%)243 (2.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499211 (2.3%)362 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999190 (2.0%)239 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499215 (2.3%)334 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999169 (1.8%)250 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499188 (2.0%)357 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99949 (0.5%)163 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499133 (1.4%)339 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999385 (4.1%)464 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999937 (10.1%)460 (4.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999599 (6.4%)746 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999582 (6.2%)853 (7.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999441 (4.7%)678 (6.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999418 (4.5%)787 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999482 (5.2%)815 (7.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,400 (15.0%)801 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999594 (6.4%)840 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,012 (10.9%)1,253 (11.2%)
$100,000+654 (7.0%)772 (6.9%)
Total9,313 (100.0%)11,161 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster

Average earnings in Lancaster are $50,069 for men and $46,150 for women, a difference of 7.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,280, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,279. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $77,954, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $35,317.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,279$48,097
High School Diploma$39,665$35,317
College or Associate's Degree$54,314$45,487
Bachelor's Degree$57,148$52,239
Graduate Degree$81,280$77,954
Total$50,069$46,150

Family Income in Lancaster

Family Income Brackets in Lancaster

According to the Lancaster family income data, there are 2,160 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 39 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lancaster
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004644.7%
$10,000 to $14,999390.4%
$15,000 to $24,9994544.6%
$25,000 to $34,9998588.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,42114.4%
$50,000 to $74,9991,77618.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,55915.8%
$100,000 to $149,9992,16021.9%
$150,000 to $199,9997007.1%
$200,000+4244.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster

6-person families (490 | 5.0%) account for the highest median family income in Lancaster with $147,750 per family, while 2-person families (3,354 | 34.0%) have the highest median income of $34,511 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,354 (34.0%)$69,022
3-Person Families2,931 (29.7%)$81,756
4-Person Families1,933 (19.6%)$71,083
5-Person Families1,027 (10.4%)$56,215
6-Person Families490 (5.0%)$147,750
7+ Person Families130 (1.3%)$133,448
Total9,865 (100.0%)$73,527

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster

The median family income in Lancaster is $73,527, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,189) having the highest median family income of $149,981, while families with no earners (864) have the lowest median family income of $19,518, accounting for 12.0% and 8.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners864 (8.8%)$19,518
1 Earner4,094 (41.5%)$55,106
2 Earners3,718 (37.7%)$94,183
3+ Earners1,189 (12.0%)$149,981
Total9,865 (100.0%)$73,527

Household Income in Lancaster

Household Income Brackets in Lancaster

With 3,007 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lancaster, accounting for 21.4% of all households. In contrast, only 520 households (3.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lancaster
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007315.2%
$10,000 to $14,9995343.8%
$15,000 to $24,9997035.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1107.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992,05214.6%
$50,000 to $74,9993,00721.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,84113.1%
$100,000 to $149,9992,78219.8%
$150,000 to $199,9997875.6%
$200,000+5203.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster

The median household income in Lancaster is $65,323, with the highest median household income of $70,461 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,598 households (39.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,478, with 147 households (1.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years147 (1.1%)$33,478
25 to 44 Years6,029 (42.9%)$61,518
45 to 64 Years5,598 (39.8%)$70,461
65+ Years2,278 (16.2%)$50,582
Total14,052 (100.0%)$65,323

Poverty in Lancaster

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster

With 13.4% poverty level for males and 15.8% for females among the residents of Lancaster, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 101 males (60.5%) and 595 females (29.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years297 (14.5%)595 (29.6%)
5 Years101 (60.5%)40 (6.4%)
6 to 11 Years582 (26.3%)198 (11.4%)
12 to 14 Years182 (19.3%)258 (26.0%)
15 Years46 (12.6%)95 (23.5%)
16 and 17 Years18 (3.8%)86 (11.8%)
18 to 24 Years343 (19.8%)252 (15.1%)
25 to 34 Years126 (5.5%)623 (16.7%)
35 to 44 Years202 (9.5%)359 (11.2%)
45 to 54 Years155 (6.7%)163 (6.6%)
55 to 64 Years236 (10.0%)497 (19.7%)
65 to 74 Years32 (4.6%)269 (17.6%)
75 Years and over100 (27.5%)88 (12.9%)
Total2,420 (13.4%)3,523 (15.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster

According to the poverty statistics in Lancaster, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.2% of males and 93.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,754 (85.5%)1,412 (70.4%)
5 Years66 (39.5%)588 (93.6%)
6 to 11 Years1,628 (73.7%)1,542 (88.6%)
12 to 14 Years761 (80.7%)736 (74.0%)
15 Years318 (87.4%)309 (76.5%)
16 and 17 Years452 (96.2%)641 (88.2%)
18 to 24 Years1,391 (80.2%)1,411 (84.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,170 (94.5%)3,114 (83.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,917 (90.5%)2,851 (88.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,159 (93.3%)2,290 (93.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,133 (90.0%)2,031 (80.3%)
65 to 74 Years665 (95.4%)1,257 (82.4%)
75 Years and over264 (72.5%)592 (87.1%)
Total15,678 (86.6%)18,774 (84.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lancaster show that 4.4% or 244 of the total 5,562 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 38.5%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.7%, which includes 76 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,044 (95.5%)97 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children2,702 (97.3%)76 (2.7%)
3 or 4 Children564 (89.5%)66 (10.5%)
5 or more Children8 (61.5%)5 (38.5%)
Total5,318 (95.6%)244 (4.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster

According to the poverty data in Lancaster, 15.1% or 137 single-father households and 19.7% or 668 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (23.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 379 households (79.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children58 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children73 (16.3%)264 (12.4%)
3 or 4 Children6 (23.1%)379 (79.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)25 (62.5%)
Total137 (15.1%)668 (19.7%)

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

The poverty data for Lancaster shows that 244 of the married-couple family households (4.4%) and 805 of the single-parent households (18.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (38.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 385 household (76.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lancaster
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children97 (4.5%)58 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children76 (2.7%)337 (13.1%)
3 or 4 Children66 (10.5%)385 (76.1%)
5 or more Children5 (38.5%)25 (62.5%)
Total244 (4.4%)805 (18.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Lancaster

Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster

Among the 17,848 employed individuals in Lancaster, private company employees (12,941 | 72.5%), local government employees (1,509 | 8.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,153 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12,94172.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3101.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,1536.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,1186.3%
Local Government Employees1,5098.5%
State Government Employees2861.6%
Federal Government Employees5313.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total17,848100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lancaster

According to the labor force statistics for Lancaster, out of the total population over 16 years of age (29,377), 69.1% or 20,300 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.9% or 1,401 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 91.9% or 4,902 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.4% or 191 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lancaster
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years891 (36.0%)191 (21.4%)
20 to 24 Years1,457 (68.8%)258 (17.7%)
25 to 29 Years2,786 (86.0%)8 (0.3%)
30 to 34 Years2,092 (74.9%)184 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years4,902 (91.9%)324 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years3,988 (83.5%)359 (9.0%)
55 to 59 Years2,288 (81.3%)14 (0.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,089 (50.0%)59 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years684 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over120 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total20,300 (69.1%)1,401 (6.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster

According to labor force statistics for Lancaster, 81.1% of individuals (17,140) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (21,135) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 943 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 92.8% or 4,788 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.9% or 539 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,378 (64.1%)60 (2.8%)
High School Diploma4,181 (71.7%)752 (12.9%)
College / Associate Degree6,804 (85.1%)240 (3.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,788 (92.8%)175 (3.4%)
Total17,140 (81.1%)1,162 (5.5%)

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 (2,105 | 11.2%), Management (2,001 | 10.6%), Education Instruction & Library (1,676 | 8.9%), Business & Financial (1,276 | 6.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (837 | 4.4%).
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 Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (66.4%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (61.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (95.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.0%), and Business & Financial (84.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Management949 (47.4%)1,052 (52.6%)
Business & Financial203 (15.9%)1,073 (84.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science223 (66.4%)113 (33.6%)
Computers & Mathematics157 (60.4%)103 (39.6%)
Architecture & Engineering50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science16 (61.5%)10 (38.5%)
Community & Social Service 775 (36.8%)1,330 (63.2%)
Education, Arts & Media53 (57.0%)40 (43.0%)
Legal Services & Support30 (18.1%)136 (81.9%)
Education Instruction & Library629 (37.5%)1,047 (62.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment63 (37.1%)107 (62.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating84 (10.0%)753 (90.0%)
Health Technologists21 (4.6%)435 (95.4%)
Total (Category)2,234 (34.1%)4,321 (65.9%)
Total (Overall)8,801 (46.7%)10,042 (53.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lancaster are Healthcare Support (577 | 3.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (548 | 2.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (515 | 2.7%), Security & Protection (358 | 1.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (281 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Lancaster

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lancaster, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (70.1%), Security & Protection (58.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (70.8%), Healthcare Support (64.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (50.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support207 (35.9%)370 (64.1%)
Security & Protection209 (58.4%)149 (41.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention155 (55.2%)126 (44.8%)
Law Enforcement54 (70.1%)23 (29.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving305 (55.7%)243 (44.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance254 (49.3%)261 (50.7%)
Personal Care & Service52 (29.2%)126 (70.8%)
Total (Category)1,027 (47.2%)1,149 (52.8%)
Total (Overall)8,801 (46.7%)10,042 (53.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lancaster are Office & Administration (2,868 | 15.2%), and Sales & Related (1,659 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lancaster

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related501 (30.2%)1,158 (69.8%)
Office & Administration563 (19.6%)2,305 (80.4%)
Total (Category)1,064 (23.5%)3,463 (76.5%)
Total (Overall)8,801 (46.7%)10,042 (53.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lancaster are Construction & Extraction (1,032 | 5.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (534 | 2.8%).
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 & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,020 (98.8%)12 (1.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair401 (75.1%)133 (24.9%)
Total (Category)1,421 (90.7%)145 (9.3%)
Total (Overall)8,801 (46.7%)10,042 (53.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lancaster are Transportation (1,921 | 10.2%), Material Moving (1,385 | 7.3%), and Production (713 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lancaster

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Production455 (63.8%)258 (36.2%)
Transportation1,627 (84.7%)294 (15.3%)
Material Moving973 (70.3%)412 (29.7%)
Total (Category)3,055 (76.0%)964 (24.0%)
Total (Overall)8,801 (46.7%)10,042 (53.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster

Employment Industries in Lancaster

The major employment industries in Lancaster include Retail Trade (2,502 | 13.3%), Educational Services (2,481 | 13.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (2,411 | 12.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,744 | 9.3%), and Construction (1,616 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Lancaster

Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster

The Lancaster industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (75.2%), and Wholesale Trade (74.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (91.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (81.9%), and Finance & Insurance (78.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction44 (68.8%)20 (31.2%)
Construction1,461 (90.4%)155 (9.6%)
Manufacturing770 (69.2%)343 (30.8%)
Wholesale Trade279 (74.8%)94 (25.2%)
Retail Trade898 (35.9%)1,604 (64.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,814 (75.2%)597 (24.8%)
Utilities58 (69.1%)26 (30.9%)
Information19 (8.8%)198 (91.2%)
Finance & Insurance317 (22.0%)1,126 (78.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing73 (26.7%)200 (73.3%)
Professional & Scientific284 (52.0%)262 (48.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support576 (48.0%)624 (52.0%)
Educational Services737 (29.7%)1,744 (70.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance315 (18.1%)1,429 (81.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation199 (58.4%)142 (41.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services402 (44.1%)509 (55.9%)
Public Administration146 (23.5%)474 (76.4%)
Total8,801 (46.7%)10,042 (53.3%)

Education in Lancaster

School Enrollment in Lancaster

The most common levels of schooling among the 12,191 students in Lancaster are middle school (2,843 | 23.3%), elementary school (2,819 | 23.1%), and high school (2,445 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Lancaster
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool9527.8%
Kindergarten6935.7%
Elementary School2,81923.1%
Middle School2,84323.3%
High School2,44520.1%
College / Undergraduate2,01916.6%
Graduate / Professional4203.5%
Total12,191100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lancaster

Out of a total of 12,191 students who are enrolled in schools in Lancaster, 1,256 (10.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 10,935 (89.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 257 (39.1% 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 1,912 (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 Olds751 (96.5%)27 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,530 (78.7%)683 (21.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,396 (97.3%)96 (2.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,912 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds791 (92.6%)63 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds510 (93.9%)33 (6.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds400 (60.9%)257 (39.1%)
35 Years and over645 (86.9%)97 (13.1%)
Total10,935 (89.7%)1,256 (10.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lancaster

Business (1,632 | 27.6%), education (1,030 | 17.4%), science & technology (575 | 9.7%), arts & humanities (548 | 9.3%), and physical & health sciences (328 | 5.6%) are the most common fields of study among 5,913 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 & Mathematics2935.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2684.5%
Physical & Health Sciences3285.6%
Psychology1622.7%
Social Sciences1212.1%
Engineering1282.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies1222.1%
Science & Technology5759.7%
Business1,63227.6%
Education1,03017.4%
Literature & Languages1622.7%
Liberal Arts & History941.6%
Visual & Performing Arts2554.3%
Communications1953.3%
Arts & Humanities5489.3%
Total5,913100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lancaster

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lancaster

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lancaster are males with 2 vehicles (3,159, accounting for 38.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,263, making up 32.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lancaster
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle110 (1.4%)262 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle1,085 (13.4%)2,678 (27.5%)
2 Vehicles3,159 (38.9%)3,263 (33.5%)
3 Vehicles2,357 (29.0%)2,475 (25.4%)
4 Vehicles1,157 (14.3%)623 (6.4%)
5 or more Vehicles248 (3.1%)431 (4.4%)
Total8,116 (100.0%)9,732 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lancaster

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lancaster are 30 to 34 minutes (3,852 commuters, 22.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (2,340 commuters, 13.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (2,224 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Lancaster
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1330.8%
5 to 9 Minutes8485.0%
10 to 14 Minutes1,6329.7%
15 to 19 Minutes2,34013.9%
20 to 24 Minutes2,22413.2%
25 to 29 Minutes1,2457.4%
30 to 34 Minutes3,85222.8%
35 to 39 Minutes5033.0%
40 to 44 Minutes1,0306.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1,69010.0%
60 to 89 Minutes1,0656.3%
90 or more Minutes3342.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster

The most common commute times in Lancaster are 30 to 34 minutes (1,578 commuters, 20.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (2,274 commuters, 24.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes133 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes475 (6.1%)373 (4.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes462 (5.9%)1,170 (12.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,381 (17.7%)959 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,250 (16.1%)974 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes686 (8.8%)559 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,578 (20.3%)2,274 (24.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes151 (1.9%)352 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes264 (3.4%)766 (8.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes737 (9.5%)953 (10.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes514 (6.6%)551 (6.0%)
90 or more Minutes148 (1.9%)186 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lancaster are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,324, 17.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,733, 19.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM635 (8.2%)577 (6.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM886 (11.4%)315 (3.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM518 (6.7%)446 (4.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM799 (10.3%)1,131 (12.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM527 (6.8%)854 (9.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,324 (17.0%)1,733 (19.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM441 (5.7%)390 (4.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM883 (11.4%)1,269 (13.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM246 (3.2%)429 (4.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM280 (3.6%)532 (5.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM116 (1.5%)55 (0.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM44 (0.6%)65 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM405 (5.2%)526 (5.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM675 (8.7%)795 (8.7%)
Total7,779 (100.0%)9,117 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lancaster

Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster

Of the total 14,052 dwellings in Lancaster, owner-occupied units account for 9,003 (64.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,049 (35.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9,00364.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,04935.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units14,052100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster

Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,74726.7%
2-Person Household3,31023.6%
3-Person Household3,12222.2%
4+ Person Household3,87327.6%
Total Housing Units14,052100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,499 (66.7%)1,248 (33.3%)
2-Person Household2,126 (64.2%)1,184 (35.8%)
3-Person Household1,777 (56.9%)1,345 (43.1%)
4+ Person Household2,601 (67.2%)1,272 (32.8%)
Total Housing Units9,003 (64.1%)5,049 (35.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School675 (61.7%)419 (38.3%)
High School Diploma2,124 (56.3%)1,647 (43.7%)
College/Associate Degree3,306 (61.4%)2,079 (38.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,898 (76.2%)904 (23.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,19622.7%
35 to 44 Years2,98021.2%
45 to 54 Years2,74519.5%
55 to 64 Years2,85320.3%
65 to 74 Years1,67811.9%
75 to 84 Years4803.4%
85 Years and Over1200.9%
Total14,052100.0%

Housing Finances in Lancaster

Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster

Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied9,003 (64.1%)$75,716
Renter-Occupied5,049 (35.9%)$45,412
Average14,052 (100.0%)$65,323

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000261 (2.9%)340 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99937 (0.4%)91 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999310 (3.4%)224 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99995 (1.1%)163 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999176 (1.9%)264 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999666 (7.4%)440 (8.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999615 (6.8%)1,440 (28.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,304 (25.6%)698 (13.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,417 (15.7%)426 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,042 (22.7%)737 (14.6%)
$150,000 or more1,080 (12.0%)226 (4.5%)
Total9,003 (100.0%)5,049 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300136 (1.5%)46 (0.9%)
$300 to $499661 (7.3%)12 (0.2%)
$500 to $7991,284 (14.3%)172 (3.4%)
$800 to $999975 (10.8%)449 (8.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,135 (23.7%)1,795 (35.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,008 (22.3%)1,514 (30.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,323 (14.7%)721 (14.3%)
$2,500 to $2,999260 (2.9%)127 (2.5%)
$3,000 or more221 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,003 (100.0%)5,049 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lancaster

Housing Structures in Lancaster

Housing Structures in Lancaster
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10,85677.3%
Single Unit, Attached4893.5%
2 Unit Apartments410.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5013.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5093.6%
10 or more Apartments1,44410.3%
Mobile Home / Other2121.5%
Total14,052100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached8,496 (78.3%)2,360 (21.7%)
Single Unit, Attached277 (56.7%)212 (43.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)501 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)509 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments18 (1.3%)1,426 (98.8%)
Mobile Home / Other212 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,003 (64.1%)5,049 (35.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room67 (0.7%)40 (0.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms118 (1.3%)797 (15.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,484 (16.5%)2,573 (51.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,107 (56.7%)1,186 (23.5%)
8 or more Rooms2,227 (24.7%)453 (9.0%)
Total9,003 (100.0%)5,049 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,498 (38.9%)737 (14.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas80 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity5,341 (59.3%)4,258 (84.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels49 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used35 (0.4%)54 (1.1%)
Total9,003 (100.0%)5,049 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster

Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle96 (1.1%)490 (9.7%)
1 Vehicle2,230 (24.8%)2,320 (46.0%)
2 Vehicles3,749 (41.6%)1,522 (30.1%)
3 or more Vehicles2,928 (32.5%)717 (14.2%)
Total9,003 (100.0%)5,049 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lancaster

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lancaster

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,7886,215
Median Property Value$180,000$206,700
Median Household Income$69,110$857
Monthly Housing Costs$666$208
Real Estate Taxes$3,201$144

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000225 (8.1%)161 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999312 (11.2%)287 (4.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,013 (72.2%)5,167 (83.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999207 (7.4%)558 (9.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99931 (1.1%)18 (0.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)24 (0.4%)
Total2,788 (100.0%)6,215 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000167 (6.0%)45 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999363 (13.0%)131 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999233 (8.4%)218 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999160 (5.7%)433 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999625 (22.4%)455 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999456 (16.4%)1,679 (27.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999561 (20.1%)961 (15.5%)
$150,000 or more223 (8.0%)1,481 (23.8%)
Total2,788 (100.0%)6,215 (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 2.0x946 (33.9%)78,374 (1,261.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x763 (27.4%)2,059 (33.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x230 (8.3%)1,711 (27.5%)
4.0x or more759 (27.2%)1,059 (17.0%)
Total2,788 (100.0%)6,215 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lancaster

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lancaster
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800189 (6.8%)32 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499199 (7.1%)229 (3.7%)
$800 to $1,4992,086 (74.8%)509 (8.2%)
Total2,788 (100.0%)6,215 (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 Years4,756 (98.0%)97 (2.0%)
6 to 18 Years7,780 (90.3%)832 (9.7%)
19 to 25 Years2,291 (75.2%)756 (24.8%)
26 to 34 Years4,302 (76.0%)1,359 (24.0%)
35 to 44 Years3,921 (74.0%)1,375 (26.0%)
45 to 54 Years3,852 (80.8%)915 (19.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,832 (78.2%)1,065 (21.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,216 (99.7%)7 (0.3%)
75 Years and older1,044 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33,994 (84.1%)6,406 (15.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,756 (98.0%)97 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen7,780 (90.3%)832 (9.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,291 (75.2%)756 (24.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,310 (77.0%)991 (23.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,592 (75.7%)2,118 (24.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,451 (83.4%)1,281 (16.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,324 (87.1%)643 (13.0%)
$100,000 and over13,317 (90.6%)1,373 (9.3%)

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 62,818 (58.1%)2,255 (46.5%)
6 to 18 Years3,528 (41.0%)4,606 (53.5%)
19 to 25 Years347 (11.4%)1,983 (65.1%)
25 to 34 Years847 (15.0%)3,581 (63.3%)
35 to 44 Years307 (5.8%)3,614 (68.2%)
45 to 54 Years704 (14.8%)3,400 (71.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,120 (22.9%)2,891 (59.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,082 (93.7%)1,128 (50.7%)
75 Years and over993 (95.1%)422 (40.4%)
Total12,746 (31.6%)23,880 (59.1%)

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 Years173 (4.1%)317 (7.0%)
18 to 34 Years359 (9.0%)129 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,447 (21.4%)723 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years236 (33.9%)354 (23.2%)
75 Years and over184 (50.5%)314 (46.2%)

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 Years74 (1.1%)29 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years98 (14.1%)72 (4.7%)
75 Years and over145 (39.8%)74 (10.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years101 (2.4%)17 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years54 (1.3%)21 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years200 (2.9%)138 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years33 (4.7%)15 (1.0%)
75 Years and over15 (4.1%)83 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years156 (3.7%)276 (6.1%)
18 to 34 Years278 (7.0%)77 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years195 (2.9%)415 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years14 (2.0%)56 (3.7%)
75 Years and over17 (4.7%)137 (20.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)39 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years110 (2.8%)31 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,132 (16.7%)315 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years133 (19.1%)290 (19.0%)
75 Years and over105 (28.8%)303 (44.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years88 (2.2%)31 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years57 (0.8%)137 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years25 (3.6%)121 (7.9%)
75 Years and over12 (3.3%)138 (20.3%)

Technology Access in Lancaster

Computing Device Access in Lancaster

Computing Device Access in Lancaster
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,41681.2%
Smartphone12,72790.6%
Tablet8,77862.5%
No Computing Device6744.8%
Total14,052100.0%

Internet Access in Lancaster

Internet Access in Lancaster
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet200.1%
Broadband Home9,98271.0%
Cellular Data Only1,70512.1%
Satellite Internet1,56811.2%
No Internet1,75712.5%
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Lancaster Summary

Lancaster, Texas is a city located in Dallas County, Texas, United States. The city is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area and is located approximately 20 miles south of downtown Dallas. As of the 2010 census, the population of Lancaster was 36,361, making it the second-largest city in Dallas County.

History

The area that is now Lancaster was first settled in the 1840s by a group of settlers from Kentucky. The settlement was originally known as "Cedar Hill" and was located near the present-day intersection of Main Street and Dallas Avenue. In 1852, the settlement was renamed "Lancaster" after the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The city of Lancaster was officially incorporated in 1873. During the late 19th century, the city experienced rapid growth due to the arrival of the railroad. The city was also home to a number of cotton gins and other businesses.
In the early 20th century, Lancaster was a center for the oil and gas industry. The city was also home to a number of manufacturing plants, including a cotton mill and a brick factory.

Geography

Lancaster is located in Dallas County, Texas, at the intersection of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 67. The city is situated approximately 20 miles south of downtown Dallas.
The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 16.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas, which is characterized by flat terrain and fertile soil.

Economy

Lancaster is a major economic center in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area. The city is home to a number of major employers, including Lancaster ISD, Lancaster Regional Medical Center, and the Lancaster Independent School District.
The city is also home to a number of retail and commercial businesses, including a Walmart Supercenter, a Lowe's Home Improvement store, and a number of restaurants and other retail establishments.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lancaster was 36,361. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 28.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.7% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 17.2% of families and 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lancaster?
Total Population of Lancaster is 40,958.
What is the Total Male Population of Lancaster?
Total Male Population of Lancaster is 18,318.
What is the Total Female Population of Lancaster?
Total Female Population of Lancaster is 22,640.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lancaster?
There are 80.91 Males per 100 Females in Lancaster.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lancaster?
There are 123.59 Females per 100 Males in Lancaster.
What is the Median Population Age in Lancaster?
Median Population Age in Lancaster is 31.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lancaster
Average Family Size in Lancaster is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lancaster
Average Household Size in Lancaster is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lancaster?
Per Capita income in Lancaster is $28,707.
What is the Median Family Income in Lancaster?
Median Family Income in Lancaster is $73,527.
What is the Median Household income in Lancaster?
Median Household Income in Lancaster is $65,323.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster?
Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster is 2.3%.
Women in Lancaster earn 97.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lancaster?
Family Income Deficit in Lancaster is $13,475.
Families that are below poverty line in Lancaster earn $13,475 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lancaster?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lancaster is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lancaster?
There are 20,300 People in the Labor Forcein in Lancaster.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lancaster?
69.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Lancaster.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lancaster?
Unemployment Rate in Lancaster is 6.9%.