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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lancaster

New York · 11,188 residents · 2.718 sq mi
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Lancaster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,149. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $86,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,188
−6%since 1990
from 11,940 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,116 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 4,393 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+12%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$40,149
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,618 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,308
+51%since 1990
from $13,490 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$530
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $389 in 1990
US average: $602
69.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
30.7% rent
2.1
−8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(11,891)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(44)
Asian0.2%(28)
Diversity Score1.9%(230)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(10,970)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(91)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score3.1%(349)
3
+62%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−33%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lancaster, New York?

Lancaster, New York has about 11,188 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lancaster, New York?

The typical household in Lancaster, New York earns about $40,149 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lancaster, New York expensive?

In Lancaster, New York, the median home is worth about $86,100, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster, New York?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lancaster, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lancaster, New York?

About 5.1% of people in Lancaster, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lancaster, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lancaster, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 752 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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