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CITY · 2020 ACS

Lancaster

Virginia · 105 residents · 2.198 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2019. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

105
+84%since 2019
from 57 in 2019
2013 – 2024
48 / sq mi
+84%since 2019
from 26 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
42.5
−35%since 2019
from 65.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20132024
354104154205201320202024Lancaster
202420
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,042
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

86.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
13.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(41)
Black28.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.5%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.1%(40)
Black43.8%(46)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71.5%(75)
72
+42%since 2019
from 50 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
51.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

34.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
65.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Lancaster, Virginia?

Lancaster, Virginia has about 105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lancaster, Virginia?

About 52.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lancaster, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lancaster, Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Lancaster, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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