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Lancaster

Ohio · 38,780 residents · 19.044 sq mi
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Lancaster has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,581. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $124,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
38,780
+10%since 2000
from 35,335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,036 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+4%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K36K38K40K42K1990201020202024Lancaster
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,581
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,321 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,692
+29%since 2000
from $17,648 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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
$124,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+11%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(34,220)
Black0.6%(214)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(291)
Asian0.4%(159)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(1,660)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(36,853)
Black1%(378)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(631)
Asian0.5%(182)
Other1%(377)
Diversity Score9.9%(3,853)
Diversity Score
10
+112%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lancaster, Ohio?

Lancaster, Ohio has about 38,780 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lancaster, Ohio?

The typical household in Lancaster, Ohio earns about $40,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lancaster, Ohio expensive?

In Lancaster, Ohio, the median home is worth about $124,100, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster, Ohio?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lancaster, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lancaster, Ohio?

About 14.8% of people in Lancaster, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lancaster, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lancaster, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,273 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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