Lancaster Population

1860–2026

9,963

2026 projection

1.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Lancaster. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,963-320.32%
20259,995-360.36%
202410,031-100.10%
202310,041-530.53%
202210,094-410.40%
202110,135-220.22%
202010,157+720.71%
201910,085-80.08%
201810,093+80.08%
201710,085-360.36%

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Lancaster Demographics

45.1median age

Median age

Female47.2 yrs
Male41.4 yrs

Adults

8,314
2,124 seniors · 26%6,190 other adults

Sex

Female 52.3% · 5,293Male 47.7% · 4,820

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 101 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Lancaster Income

$66,148median household income

Median household income

$66,148

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,752

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.7%

About 1 in 15 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Lancaster Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%48%40%
Never married33%36%30%
Divorced19%12%24%
Widowed3%3%4%
Separated1%1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201