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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lancaster

Texas · 25,894 residents · 33.065 sq mi
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Lancaster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,773. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value is $75,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,894
+17%since 1990
from 22,117 in 1990
1990 – 2025
783 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 669 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+5%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K26K32K37K43K1990201020202024Lancaster
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,773
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,489 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,731
+49%since 1990
from $12,553 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$671
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $493 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
34.4% rent
1.7
−20%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(14,407)
Black29.8%(6,598)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,666)
Asian0.5%(102)
Diversity Score68.7%(15,187)
2000
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(8,703)
Black52.7%(13,654)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(3,001)
Asian0.4%(99)
Diversity Score72.7%(18,823)
73
+6%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 24.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lancaster, Texas?

Lancaster, Texas has about 25,894 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lancaster, Texas?

The typical household in Lancaster, Texas earns about $43,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lancaster, Texas expensive?

In Lancaster, Texas, the median home is worth about $75,700, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster, Texas?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lancaster, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lancaster, Texas?

About 8.1% of people in Lancaster, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lancaster, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lancaster, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,777 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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