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Lancaster

New York · 10,352 residents · 2.718 sq mi
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Lancaster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,305. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $103,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,352
−7%since 2000
from 11,188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,809 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 4,116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+6%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K12K12K1990201020202024Lancaster
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,305
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,149 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,917
+23%since 2000
from $20,308 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(10,970)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(91)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(349)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(9,972)
Black0.7%(70)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(150)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0.7%(73)
Diversity Score7.6%(784)
Diversity Score
8
+143%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lancaster, New York?

Lancaster, New York has about 10,352 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lancaster, New York earns about $52,305 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 $103,700, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster, New York?

About 22.0% 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 8.4% 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 1,588 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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