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Lancaster

Kentucky · 3,899 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 $40,151. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,800. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,899
+4%since 2000
from 3,734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,545 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+4%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lancaster
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,151
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,175 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,153
+75%since 2000
from $13,793 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
48.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−19%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(3,261)
Black9.6%(358)
Hispanic / Latino2%(73)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(980)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(3,279)
Black5.7%(221)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(152)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other1.1%(44)
Diversity Score26.7%(1,040)
Diversity Score
27
+2%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lancaster, Kentucky?

Lancaster, Kentucky has about 3,899 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lancaster, Kentucky?

The typical household in Lancaster, Kentucky earns about $40,151 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster, Kentucky?

About 10.7% 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 25.2% 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 478 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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