Lancaster County, VA

Lancaster County Overview

10,866
TOTAL POPULATION
5,325
MALE POPULATION
5,541
FEMALE POPULATION
96.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.06
FEMALES / 100 MALES
59.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$46,405
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,441
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,674
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$5,913
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,432
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lancaster County Area Codes

Race in Lancaster County

The most populous races in Lancaster County are White / Caucasian (7,304 | 67.2%), Black / African American (2,996 | 27.6%), and Two or more Races (320 | 2.9%).
Race in Lancaster County
Race# Population% Population
Asian540.5%
Black / African American2,99627.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2512.3%
Native / Alaskan60.1%
White / Caucasian7,30467.2%
Two or more Races3202.9%
Some other Race1861.7%
Total10,866100.0%

Ancestry in Lancaster County

The most populous ancestries reported in Lancaster County are English (1,978 | 18.2%), American (1,666 | 15.3%), German (1,364 | 12.6%), Irish (958 | 8.8%), and Italian (362 | 3.3%), together accounting for 58.2% of all Lancaster County residents.
Ancestry in Lancaster County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1211.1%
American1,66615.3%
Arab160.2%
Armenian80.1%
Australian90.1%
Austrian40.0%
British1051.0%
Burmese30.0%
Canadian40.0%
Central American330.3%
Chickasaw50.1%
Colombian130.1%
Croatian70.1%
Cuban10.0%
Czech180.2%
Czechoslovakian40.0%
Danish180.2%
Dutch780.7%
Eastern European100.1%
English1,97818.2%
Estonian70.1%
European1061.0%
French1691.6%
French Canadian370.3%
German1,36412.6%
Greek60.1%
Guatemalan10.0%
Honduran250.2%
Hungarian850.8%
Icelander20.0%
Indian (Asian)570.5%
Irish9588.8%
Italian3623.3%
Jamaican40.0%
Korean40.0%
Lebanese20.0%
Lithuanian630.6%
Mexican600.5%
Moroccan30.0%
Nicaraguan70.1%
Northern European280.3%
Norwegian100.1%
Pakistani110.1%
Peruvian50.1%
Polish800.7%
Puerto Rican140.1%
Russian340.3%
Scandinavian170.2%
Scotch-Irish2632.4%
Scottish1831.7%
Sierra Leonean140.1%
Slovak20.0%
South African150.1%
South American290.3%
Spaniard120.1%
Sri Lankan460.4%
Subsaharan African1501.4%
Swedish510.5%
Swiss410.4%
Syrian110.1%
Thai30.0%
Ukrainian90.1%
Uruguayan110.1%
Welsh360.3%
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Immigrants in Lancaster County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lancaster County came from Latin America (169 | 1.6%), Europe (156 | 1.4%), Central America (124 | 1.1%), Nicaragua (109 | 1.0%), and Northern Europe (86 | 0.8%), together accounting for 5.9% of all Lancaster County residents.
Immigrants in Lancaster County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa640.6%
Asia680.6%
Australia150.1%
Canada240.2%
Caribbean40.0%
Central America1241.1%
China180.2%
Colombia250.2%
Eastern Asia270.3%
Eastern Europe140.1%
England700.6%
Europe1561.4%
Germany310.3%
Guatemala20.0%
Honduras90.1%
India120.1%
Jamaica40.0%
Kazakhstan90.1%
Korea90.1%
Latin America1691.6%
Mexico40.0%
Nicaragua1091.0%
Nigeria240.2%
Northern Africa40.0%
Northern Europe860.8%
Oceania150.1%
Peru50.1%
Philippines20.0%
Serbia140.1%
Sierra Leone140.1%
South Africa160.2%
South America410.4%
South Central Asia280.3%
South Eastern Asia130.1%
Sweden100.1%
Switzerland250.2%
Thailand110.1%
Uruguay110.1%
Uzbekistan70.1%
Western Africa380.4%
Western Europe560.5%
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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 70 to 74 Years (576 | 10.8%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (663 | 12.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years243 (4.6%)106 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Years263 (4.9%)223 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years247 (4.6%)168 (3.0%)
15 to 19 Years259 (4.9%)319 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years153 (2.9%)146 (2.6%)
25 to 29 Years145 (2.7%)216 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years153 (2.9%)181 (3.3%)
35 to 39 Years164 (3.1%)153 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Years322 (6.0%)145 (2.6%)
45 to 49 Years187 (3.5%)378 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years337 (6.3%)292 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years377 (7.1%)438 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years425 (8.0%)549 (9.9%)
65 to 69 Years551 (10.3%)663 (12.0%)
70 to 74 Years576 (10.8%)483 (8.7%)
75 to 79 Years437 (8.2%)428 (7.7%)
80 to 84 Years193 (3.6%)263 (4.8%)
85 Years and over293 (5.5%)390 (7.0%)
Total5,325 (100.0%)5,541 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lancaster County

Median Family Size in Lancaster County

The median family size in Lancaster County is 2.86 persons per family, with single female/mother families (381 | 13.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.1 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (2,294 | 83.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.63 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lancaster County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,294 (83.8%)2.63
Single Male/Father63 (2.3%)3.86
Single Female/Mother381 (13.9%)4.10
Total Families2,738 (100.0%)2.86

Median Household Size in Lancaster County

The median household size in Lancaster County is 2.03 persons per household, with single female/mother households (381 | 7.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.24 persons per household. non-family households (2,500 | 47.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lancaster County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,294 (43.8%)2.64
Single Male/Father63 (1.2%)4.13
Single Female/Mother381 (7.3%)4.24
Non-family2,500 (47.7%)1.07
Total Households5,238 (100.0%)2.03

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster County

Out of a total of 5,238 households in Lancaster County, 2,738 (52.3%) are family households, while 2,500 (47.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,819, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,352.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,352 (44.9%)
2-Person Households1,819 (34.7%)146 (2.8%)
3-Person Households454 (8.7%)2 (0.0%)
4-Person Households207 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households205 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households44 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households9 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,738 (52.3%)2,500 (47.7%)

Female Fertility in Lancaster County

Fertility by Age in Lancaster County

Average fertility rate in Lancaster County is 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 92.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (7.5%)6.0
35 to 50 years37 (92.5%)49.0
Total40 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster County

60.0% of women with births (40) in Lancaster County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 43.2% 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 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years21 (56.8%)16 (43.2%)
Total24 (60.0%)16 (40.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lancaster County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lancaster County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma16 (40.0%)38.0
College or Associate's Degree22 (55.0%)37.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (5.0%)11.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total40 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster County

40.0% of women with births in Lancaster County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (60.0%)16 (40.0%)

Income in Lancaster County

Income Overview in Lancaster County

Per Capita Income in Lancaster County is $46,405, while median incomes of families and households are $85,441 and $62,674 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,866$46,405
Median Family Income2,738$85,441
Mean Family Income2,738$125,636
Median Household Income5,238$62,674
Mean Household Income5,238$93,271
Income Deficit2,738$5,913
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,86622.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,86677.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,8660.51

Earnings by Sex in Lancaster County

Average Earnings in Lancaster County are $37,676, $40,890 for men and $31,859 for women, a difference of 22.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Lancaster County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,411 (50.0%)$40,890
Female2,408 (50.0%)$31,859
Total4,819 (100.0%)$37,676

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster County

The most common earnings brackets in Lancaster County are $100,000+ for men (499 | 20.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (304 | 12.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less222 (9.2%)135 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99965 (2.7%)207 (8.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49979 (3.3%)162 (6.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99939 (1.6%)81 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49962 (2.6%)86 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99921 (0.9%)69 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499142 (5.9%)74 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99929 (1.2%)49 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49917 (0.7%)76 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99944 (1.8%)44 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999139 (5.8%)192 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99979 (3.3%)172 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999228 (9.5%)127 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999117 (4.9%)112 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999185 (7.7%)133 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99946 (1.9%)49 (2.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999136 (5.6%)94 (3.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99951 (2.1%)50 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999211 (8.7%)304 (12.6%)
$100,000+499 (20.7%)192 (8.0%)
Total2,411 (100.0%)2,408 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County

Average earnings in Lancaster County are $42,309 for men and $34,774 for women, a difference of 17.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,250, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $38,643. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,292, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $27,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$38,843$35,246
College or Associate's Degree$38,643$27,500
Bachelor's Degree$76,250$47,500
Graduate Degree--
Total$42,309$34,774

Family Income in Lancaster County

Family Income Brackets in Lancaster County

According to the Lancaster County family income data, there are 578 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 16 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lancaster County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000712.6%
$10,000 to $14,999160.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991625.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992579.4%
$35,000 to $49,9992719.9%
$50,000 to $74,99944616.3%
$75,000 to $99,99938614.1%
$100,000 to $149,99957821.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991485.4%
$200,000+40514.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster County

3-person families (466 | 17.0%) account for the highest median family income in Lancaster County with $119,091 per family, while 3-person families (466 | 17.0%) have the highest median income of $39,697 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,847 (67.5%)$77,533
3-Person Families466 (17.0%)$119,091
4-Person Families175 (6.4%)$115,855
5-Person Families214 (7.8%)$92,037
6-Person Families27 (1.0%)$0
7+ Person Families9 (0.3%)$0
Total2,738 (100.0%)$85,441

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster County

The median family income in Lancaster County is $85,441, with families comprising 3+ earners (146) having the highest median family income of $184,554, while families with 1 earner (882) have the lowest median family income of $64,067, accounting for 5.3% and 32.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners775 (28.3%)$69,647
1 Earner882 (32.2%)$64,067
2 Earners935 (34.2%)$117,298
3+ Earners146 (5.3%)$184,554
Total2,738 (100.0%)$85,441

Household Income in Lancaster County

Household Income Brackets in Lancaster County

With 828 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lancaster County, accounting for 15.8% of all households. In contrast, only 210 households (4.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lancaster County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002104.0%
$10,000 to $14,9993256.2%
$15,000 to $24,9994198.0%
$25,000 to $34,99965012.4%
$35,000 to $49,99961311.7%
$50,000 to $74,99974914.3%
$75,000 to $99,99978615.0%
$100,000 to $149,99982815.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992154.1%
$200,000+4458.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster County

The median household income in Lancaster County is $62,674, with the highest median household income of $78,030 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,728 households (33.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 8 households (0.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8 (0.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years598 (11.4%)$66,875
45 to 64 Years1,728 (33.0%)$78,030
65+ Years2,904 (55.4%)$59,909
Total5,238 (100.0%)$62,674

Poverty in Lancaster County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster County

With 10.8% poverty level for males and 17.1% for females among the residents of Lancaster County, 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 86 males (90.5%) and 86 females (54.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years87 (35.8%)31 (29.2%)
5 Years86 (90.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (5.4%)62 (25.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)9 (7.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)86 (54.4%)
18 to 24 Years8 (2.9%)72 (27.7%)
25 to 34 Years15 (5.2%)125 (31.6%)
35 to 44 Years4 (0.8%)48 (16.3%)
45 to 54 Years39 (7.5%)100 (14.9%)
55 to 64 Years125 (15.9%)125 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years62 (5.6%)173 (15.3%)
75 Years and over129 (14.2%)90 (9.3%)
Total568 (10.8%)921 (17.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster County

According to the poverty statistics in Lancaster County, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years156 (64.2%)75 (70.8%)
5 Years9 (9.5%)22 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years227 (94.6%)182 (74.6%)
12 to 14 Years175 (100.0%)106 (92.2%)
15 Years18 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years123 (100.0%)72 (45.6%)
18 to 24 Years263 (97.1%)188 (72.3%)
25 to 34 Years275 (94.8%)271 (68.4%)
35 to 44 Years470 (99.2%)247 (83.7%)
45 to 54 Years478 (92.5%)570 (85.1%)
55 to 64 Years663 (84.1%)845 (87.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,041 (94.4%)960 (84.7%)
75 Years and over779 (85.8%)882 (90.7%)
Total4,677 (89.2%)4,466 (82.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lancaster County show that 6.0% or 138 of the total 2,294 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 25.8%, comprising of 17 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,768 (93.6%)121 (6.4%)
1 or 2 Children339 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children49 (74.2%)17 (25.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,156 (94.0%)138 (6.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster County

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)3 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)120 (51.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (17.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)129 (33.9%)

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

The poverty data for Lancaster County shows that 138 of the married-couple family households (6.0%) and 129 of the single-parent households (29.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (25.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 120 household (42.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lancaster County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children121 (6.4%)3 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)120 (42.1%)
3 or 4 Children17 (25.8%)6 (17.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (6.0%)129 (29.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Lancaster County

Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster County

Among the 3,953 employed individuals in Lancaster County, private company employees (2,156 | 54.5%), not-for-profit organizations (383 | 9.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (336 | 8.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,15654.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2827.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3368.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations3839.7%
Local Government Employees3308.4%
State Government Employees3067.7%
Federal Government Employees1604.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,953100.0%

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 (9,552), 46.4% or 4,432 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.3% or 412 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 90.9% or 713 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.0% or 242 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years197 (38.3%)35 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Years227 (75.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years307 (85.0%)16 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years240 (71.9%)8 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years713 (90.9%)52 (7.3%)
45 to 54 Years929 (77.8%)242 (26.0%)
55 to 59 Years550 (67.5%)7 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years450 (46.2%)2 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years641 (28.2%)49 (7.6%)
75 Years and over174 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,432 (46.4%)412 (9.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County

According to labor force statistics for Lancaster County, 71.5% of individuals (3,190) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,462) are in the labor force, with 10.3% or 329 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 81.0% or 988 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 28.9% or 266 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School207 (40.4%)37 (7.2%)
High School Diploma919 (71.4%)372 (28.9%)
College / Associate Degree1,075 (74.5%)48 (3.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher988 (81.0%)13 (1.1%)
Total3,190 (71.5%)460 (10.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lancaster County are Community & Social Service (495 | 12.4%), Management (327 | 8.2%), Business & Financial (280 | 7.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (278 | 7.0%), and Health Technologists (241 | 6.0%).
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 Legal Services & Support (78.6%), Computers & Mathematics (64.8%), and Management (63.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.0%), Health Technologists (68.9%), and Business & Financial (67.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management209 (63.9%)118 (36.1%)
Business & Financial91 (32.5%)189 (67.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science92 (63.0%)54 (37.0%)
Computers & Mathematics57 (64.8%)31 (35.2%)
Architecture & Engineering21 (58.3%)15 (41.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science14 (63.6%)8 (36.4%)
Community & Social Service 246 (49.7%)249 (50.3%)
Education, Arts & Media31 (33.3%)62 (66.7%)
Legal Services & Support132 (78.6%)36 (21.4%)
Education Instruction & Library64 (36.4%)112 (63.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment19 (32.8%)39 (67.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating75 (27.0%)203 (73.0%)
Health Technologists75 (31.1%)166 (68.9%)
Total (Category)713 (46.7%)813 (53.3%)
Total (Overall)2,059 (51.7%)1,927 (48.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lancaster County are Food Preparation & Serving (315 | 7.9%), Personal Care & Service (134 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (117 | 2.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (114 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (60 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Lancaster County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lancaster County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (97.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (86.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)117 (100.0%)
Security & Protection60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving44 (14.0%)271 (86.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance45 (39.5%)69 (60.5%)
Personal Care & Service3 (2.2%)131 (97.8%)
Total (Category)152 (20.5%)588 (79.5%)
Total (Overall)2,059 (51.7%)1,927 (48.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lancaster County are Sales & Related (378 | 9.5%), and Office & Administration (312 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lancaster County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lancaster County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related240 (63.5%)138 (36.5%)
Office & Administration58 (18.6%)254 (81.4%)
Total (Category)298 (43.2%)392 (56.8%)
Total (Overall)2,059 (51.7%)1,927 (48.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lancaster County are Construction & Extraction (214 | 5.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (179 | 4.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (27 | 0.7%).
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 & Forestry27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction209 (97.7%)5 (2.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair167 (93.3%)12 (6.7%)
Total (Category)403 (96.0%)17 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)2,059 (51.7%)1,927 (48.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lancaster County are Production (355 | 8.9%), Material Moving (200 | 5.0%), and Transportation (55 | 1.4%).
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
Production335 (94.4%)20 (5.6%)
Transportation55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving103 (51.5%)97 (48.5%)
Total (Category)493 (80.8%)117 (19.2%)
Total (Overall)2,059 (51.7%)1,927 (48.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster County

Employment Industries in Lancaster County

The major employment industries in Lancaster County include Health Care & Social Assistance (527 | 13.2%), Retail Trade (466 | 11.7%), Manufacturing (437 | 11.0%), Educational Services (404 | 10.1%), and Construction (326 | 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 Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (95.6%), and Manufacturing (92.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (82.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.9%), and Professional & Scientific (58.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction293 (89.9%)33 (10.1%)
Manufacturing406 (92.9%)31 (7.1%)
Wholesale Trade65 (95.6%)3 (4.4%)
Retail Trade247 (53.0%)219 (47.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing76 (79.2%)20 (20.8%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information32 (51.6%)30 (48.4%)
Finance & Insurance74 (51.0%)71 (49.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing28 (53.8%)24 (46.2%)
Professional & Scientific90 (41.1%)129 (58.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support70 (43.8%)90 (56.2%)
Educational Services199 (49.3%)205 (50.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance106 (20.1%)421 (79.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation52 (78.8%)14 (21.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services49 (17.3%)234 (82.7%)
Public Administration123 (48.8%)129 (51.2%)
Total2,059 (51.7%)1,927 (48.3%)

Education in Lancaster County

School Enrollment in Lancaster County

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,642 students in Lancaster County are high school (471 | 28.7%), elementary school (367 | 22.4%), and middle school (356 | 21.7%).
School Enrollment in Lancaster County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool563.4%
Kindergarten744.5%
Elementary School36722.4%
Middle School35621.7%
High School47128.7%
College / Undergraduate27516.8%
Graduate / Professional432.6%
Total1,642100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lancaster County

Out of a total of 1,642 students who are enrolled in schools in Lancaster County, 217 (13.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,425 (86.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 36 (81.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 175 (97.2% 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 Olds69 (87.3%)10 (12.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old402 (96.2%)16 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds377 (90.8%)38 (9.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds285 (84.6%)52 (15.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds175 (97.2%)5 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8 (18.2%)36 (81.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds48 (78.7%)13 (21.3%)
35 Years and over62 (57.4%)46 (42.6%)
Total1,425 (86.8%)217 (13.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lancaster County

Business (538 | 17.5%), education (421 | 13.7%), social sciences (385 | 12.5%), science & technology (337 | 10.9%), and liberal arts & history (220 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 3,081 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 & Mathematics1545.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2116.9%
Physical & Health Sciences1535.0%
Psychology682.2%
Social Sciences38512.5%
Engineering1605.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology33710.9%
Business53817.5%
Education42113.7%
Literature & Languages1675.4%
Liberal Arts & History2207.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1444.7%
Communications331.1%
Arts & Humanities902.9%
Total3,081100.0%

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 (751, accounting for 36.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (660, making up 39.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lancaster County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8 (0.4%)15 (0.8%)
1 Vehicle441 (21.4%)366 (19.4%)
2 Vehicles751 (36.5%)660 (34.9%)
3 Vehicles399 (19.4%)525 (27.8%)
4 Vehicles249 (12.1%)186 (9.9%)
5 or more Vehicles212 (10.3%)137 (7.2%)
Total2,060 (100.0%)1,889 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lancaster County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lancaster County are 10 to 14 minutes (604 commuters, 17.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (579 commuters, 17.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (525 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Lancaster County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1775.2%
5 to 9 Minutes57917.0%
10 to 14 Minutes60417.7%
15 to 19 Minutes52515.4%
20 to 24 Minutes38811.4%
25 to 29 Minutes1795.2%
30 to 34 Minutes3319.7%
35 to 39 Minutes411.2%
40 to 44 Minutes401.2%
45 to 59 Minutes1103.2%
60 to 89 Minutes1333.9%
90 or more Minutes3089.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster County

The most common commute times in Lancaster County are 5 to 9 minutes (327 commuters, 18.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (368 commuters, 21.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes145 (8.4%)32 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes327 (18.9%)252 (15.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes236 (13.6%)368 (21.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes165 (9.5%)360 (21.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes156 (9.0%)232 (13.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes117 (6.8%)62 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes198 (11.5%)133 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes22 (1.3%)19 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes29 (1.7%)11 (0.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes79 (4.6%)31 (1.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes94 (5.4%)39 (2.3%)
90 or more Minutes162 (9.4%)146 (8.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lancaster County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (406, 23.5%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (338, 20.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM80 (4.6%)21 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM110 (6.4%)22 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11 (0.6%)50 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM177 (10.2%)61 (3.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM317 (18.3%)115 (6.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM406 (23.5%)220 (13.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM144 (8.3%)254 (15.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM248 (14.3%)338 (20.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM69 (4.0%)194 (11.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM88 (5.1%)102 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16 (0.9%)38 (2.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)100 (5.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM26 (1.5%)115 (6.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM38 (2.2%)55 (3.3%)
Total1,730 (100.0%)1,685 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster County

Of the total 5,238 dwellings in Lancaster County, owner-occupied units account for 4,305 (82.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 933 (17.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,30582.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units93317.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,238100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,35244.9%
2-Person Household1,96537.5%
3-Person Household4568.7%
4+ Person Household4658.9%
Total Housing Units5,238100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,812 (77.0%)540 (23.0%)
2-Person Household1,798 (91.5%)167 (8.5%)
3-Person Household364 (79.8%)92 (20.2%)
4+ Person Household331 (71.2%)134 (28.8%)
Total Housing Units4,305 (82.2%)933 (17.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School591 (77.4%)173 (22.6%)
High School Diploma1,052 (80.7%)252 (19.3%)
College/Associate Degree1,005 (82.1%)219 (17.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,657 (85.2%)289 (14.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2825.4%
35 to 44 Years3246.2%
45 to 54 Years75114.3%
55 to 64 Years97718.6%
65 to 74 Years1,51929.0%
75 to 84 Years92517.7%
85 Years and Over4608.8%
Total5,238100.0%

Housing Finances in Lancaster County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,305 (82.2%)$72,721
Renter-Occupied933 (17.8%)$43,463
Average5,238 (100.0%)$62,674

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000130 (3.0%)22 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99947 (1.1%)9 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999232 (5.4%)94 (10.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999130 (3.0%)105 (11.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999111 (2.6%)71 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999549 (12.8%)101 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999402 (9.3%)210 (22.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999567 (13.2%)182 (19.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999737 (17.1%)49 (5.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999783 (18.2%)45 (4.8%)
$150,000 or more617 (14.3%)45 (4.8%)
Total4,305 (100.0%)933 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300391 (9.1%)56 (6.0%)
$300 to $499857 (19.9%)60 (6.4%)
$500 to $799736 (17.1%)206 (22.1%)
$800 to $999389 (9.0%)108 (11.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499744 (17.3%)318 (34.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999474 (11.0%)39 (4.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499274 (6.4%)8 (0.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999244 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more196 (4.5%)41 (4.4%)
Total4,305 (100.0%)933 (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, Detached4,32282.5%
Single Unit, Attached1823.5%
2 Unit Apartments1753.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments781.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments851.6%
10 or more Apartments1222.3%
Mobile Home / Other2745.2%
Total5,238100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,876 (89.7%)446 (10.3%)
Single Unit, Attached142 (78.0%)40 (22.0%)
2 Unit Apartments11 (6.3%)164 (93.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)78 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)85 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments29 (23.8%)93 (76.2%)
Mobile Home / Other247 (90.1%)27 (9.9%)
Total4,305 (82.2%)933 (17.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)46 (4.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms55 (1.3%)265 (28.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,506 (35.0%)321 (34.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,382 (32.1%)207 (22.2%)
8 or more Rooms1,362 (31.6%)94 (10.1%)
Total4,305 (100.0%)933 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas169 (3.9%)7 (0.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas574 (13.3%)34 (3.6%)
Electricity3,041 (70.6%)815 (87.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene367 (8.5%)77 (8.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels127 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used27 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,305 (100.0%)933 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster County

Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle73 (1.7%)139 (14.9%)
1 Vehicle1,302 (30.2%)565 (60.6%)
2 Vehicles1,678 (39.0%)145 (15.5%)
3 or more Vehicles1,252 (29.1%)84 (9.0%)
Total4,305 (100.0%)933 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lancaster County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lancaster County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,2142,091
Median Property Value$302,300$288,500
Median Household Income$49,600$429
Monthly Housing Costs$494$196
Real Estate Taxes$1,505$23

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000182 (8.2%)30 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999214 (9.7%)46 (2.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999704 (31.8%)1,033 (49.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999519 (23.4%)428 (20.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999299 (13.5%)357 (17.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999170 (7.7%)88 (4.2%)
$1,000,000 or more126 (5.7%)109 (5.2%)
Total2,214 (100.0%)2,091 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000129 (5.8%)29 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999395 (17.8%)48 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999340 (15.4%)78 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999247 (11.2%)209 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999319 (14.4%)155 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999271 (12.2%)248 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999325 (14.7%)466 (22.3%)
$150,000 or more188 (8.5%)458 (21.9%)
Total2,214 (100.0%)2,091 (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 2.0x428 (19.3%)86,369 (4,130.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x201 (9.1%)621 (29.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x147 (6.6%)300 (14.3%)
4.0x or more1,438 (64.9%)191 (9.1%)
Total2,214 (100.0%)2,091 (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 $800742 (33.5%)17 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,499357 (16.1%)368 (17.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,103 (49.8%)824 (39.4%)
Total2,214 (100.0%)2,091 (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 Years433 (92.9%)33 (7.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,120 (89.5%)131 (10.5%)
19 to 25 Years354 (85.9%)58 (14.1%)
26 to 34 Years577 (88.8%)73 (11.2%)
35 to 44 Years642 (83.5%)127 (16.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,006 (84.8%)181 (15.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,625 (92.4%)133 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,230 (99.7%)6 (0.3%)
75 Years and older1,880 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,867 (93.0%)742 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born433 (92.9%)33 (7.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,120 (89.5%)131 (10.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen354 (85.9%)58 (14.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,200 (95.2%)61 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,364 (89.6%)274 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,532 (92.3%)127 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,424 (98.4%)23 (1.6%)
$100,000 and over3,329 (92.9%)255 (7.1%)

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 6233 (50.0%)233 (50.0%)
6 to 18 Years425 (34.0%)771 (61.6%)
19 to 25 Years212 (51.5%)166 (40.3%)
25 to 34 Years214 (32.9%)446 (68.6%)
35 to 44 Years105 (13.7%)557 (72.4%)
45 to 54 Years162 (13.7%)858 (72.3%)
55 to 64 Years372 (21.2%)1,332 (75.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,084 (93.2%)1,423 (63.6%)
75 Years and over1,870 (99.5%)1,384 (73.6%)
Total5,677 (53.5%)7,170 (67.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lancaster County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lancaster County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years48 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years118 (22.4%)81 (12.3%)
35 to 64 Years400 (22.5%)267 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years197 (17.9%)155 (13.7%)
75 Years and over430 (47.4%)407 (41.9%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (2.5%)11 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years23 (1.3%)67 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years69 (6.3%)23 (2.0%)
75 Years and over208 (22.9%)198 (20.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years172 (9.7%)44 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years84 (7.6%)84 (7.4%)
75 Years and over97 (10.7%)66 (6.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years48 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years81 (15.3%)53 (8.1%)
35 to 64 Years183 (10.3%)106 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years5 (0.4%)6 (0.5%)
75 Years and over74 (8.2%)89 (9.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (3.4%)26 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years176 (9.9%)191 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years124 (11.2%)84 (7.4%)
75 Years and over348 (38.3%)230 (23.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (4.7%)26 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (0.7%)65 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years44 (4.0%)46 (4.1%)
75 Years and over159 (17.5%)60 (6.2%)

Technology Access in Lancaster County

Computing Device Access in Lancaster County

Computing Device Access in Lancaster County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,48466.5%
Smartphone3,90274.5%
Tablet2,87854.9%
No Computing Device97918.7%
Total5,238100.0%

Internet Access in Lancaster County

Internet Access in Lancaster County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,57649.2%
Cellular Data Only64512.3%
Satellite Internet76214.5%
No Internet1,40026.7%
Total5,238100.0%

Lancaster County Summary

Lancaster County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is located on the Northern Neck, a peninsula between the Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers. The county seat is Lancaster Courthouse. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,391.

History

Lancaster County was established in 1651 from Northumberland County. It was named for James Lancaster, an English explorer who explored the area in 1609. The county was originally part of the Northern Neck Proprietary, a land grant from King Charles II of England to seven of his supporters.
The county was home to several prominent families, including the Carters, Lees, and Washingtons. George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, was born in the county in 1708.

Geography

Lancaster County is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It is bordered by Northumberland County to the north, Richmond County to the east, Westmoreland County to the south, and the Potomac River to the west. The county has a total area of 246 square miles, of which 233 square miles is land and 13 square miles is water.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and eastern parts. The terrain is mostly covered in forests, with some open fields and agricultural land. The county is home to several rivers, including the Rappahannock, Potomac, and Corrotoman.

Economy

Lancaster County's economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The county is also home to several wineries, which produce a variety of wines.
Tourism is also an important part of the county's economy. The county is home to several historic sites, including the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library, the Lancaster Courthouse, and the White Stone Beach. The county is also home to several parks, including the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge and the George Washington Birthplace National Monument.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 11,391 people, 4,541 households, and 3,092 families living in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile. There were 5,093 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 73.3% White, 22.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the county was $20,945. About 11.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lancaster County?
Total Population of Lancaster County is 10,866.
What is the Total Male Population of Lancaster County?
Total Male Population of Lancaster County is 5,325.
What is the Total Female Population of Lancaster County?
Total Female Population of Lancaster County is 5,541.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lancaster County?
There are 96.10 Males per 100 Females in Lancaster County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lancaster County?
There are 104.06 Females per 100 Males in Lancaster County.
What is the Median Population Age in Lancaster County?
Median Population Age in Lancaster County is 59.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lancaster County
Average Family Size in Lancaster County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lancaster County
Average Household Size in Lancaster County is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lancaster County?
Per Capita income in Lancaster County is $46,405.
What is the Median Family Income in Lancaster County?
Median Family Income in Lancaster County is $85,441.
What is the Median Household income in Lancaster County?
Median Household Income in Lancaster County is $62,674.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster County?
Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster County is 22.1%.
Women in Lancaster County earn 77.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lancaster County?
Family Income Deficit in Lancaster County is $5,913.
Families that are below poverty line in Lancaster County earn $5,913 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 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lancaster County?
There are 4,432 People in the Labor Forcein in Lancaster County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lancaster County?
46.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Lancaster County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lancaster County?
Unemployment Rate in Lancaster County is 9.3%.