Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Total Population: 555,151

County Seat: Lancaster

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Median Home Value

$279,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$83,703

Across all households

Median Age

39.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

31.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.8%
Hispanic or Latino11.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.4%
Two or More Races2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.3%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

23.3%

65 Years and Over

19.2%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.6%

No Health Insurance

11.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

31.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$83,703

Mean Household Income

$107,934

Per Capita Income

$41,319

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$279,400

Median Rent

$1,289/mo

Total Housing Units

217,863

Owner-Occupied

69.9%

Renter-Occupied

30.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.4%

Married Couple Households

56.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.5%

Average Household Size

2.57

Broadband Internet Access

86.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 42071.