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Lancaster

Kentucky · 3,734 residents · 2.524 sq mi
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Lancaster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,175. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $72,600. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,734
+9%since 1990
from 3,421 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,479 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,355 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
−8%since 1990
from 41.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,175
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,120 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,793
+43%since 1990
from $9,621 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $240 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
41.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+13%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,028)
Black11.3%(388)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score25.5%(871)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(3,261)
Black9.6%(358)
Hispanic / Latino2%(73)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score26.3%(980)
Diversity Score
26
+3%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.3%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
−9%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lancaster, Kentucky?

Lancaster, Kentucky has about 3,734 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lancaster, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lancaster, Kentucky earns about $26,175 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lancaster, Kentucky expensive?

In Lancaster, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $72,600, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster, Kentucky?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lancaster, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lancaster, Kentucky?

About 21.1% of people in Lancaster, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lancaster, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Lancaster, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 313 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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