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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lancaster County

Virginia · 11,567 residents · 133.306 sq mi
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Lancaster County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,239. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $118,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,567
+6%since 1990
from 10,896 in 1990
1990 – 2025
87 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 82 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.8
+10%since 1990
from 45.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Lancaster County
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$33,239
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,275 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,663
+39%since 1990
from $17,698 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$118,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$508
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $431 in 1990
US average: $602
83.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
17.0% rent
3.6
+9%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(7,564)
Black30.4%(3,308)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(88)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.4%(5,925)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(8,055)
Black28.7%(3,324)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(71)
Asian0.3%(37)
Diversity Score53.1%(6,138)
53
−2%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.4%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−28%since 1990
from 23.2 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 County, Virginia?

Lancaster County, Virginia has about 11,567 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lancaster County, Virginia?

The typical household in Lancaster County, Virginia earns about $33,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lancaster County, Virginia expensive?

In Lancaster County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $118,800, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster County, Virginia?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lancaster County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lancaster County, Virginia?

About 12.5% of people in Lancaster County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lancaster County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lancaster County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 671 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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