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Lancaster County

Virginia · 10,919 residents · 133.306 sq mi
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Lancaster County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,736. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $236,500. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,919
−6%since 2000
from 11,567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.2
+19%since 2000
from 49.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,736
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,239 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,280
+96%since 2000
from $24,663 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+11%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(8,055)
Black28.7%(3,324)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(71)
Asian0.3%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.1%(6,138)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(7,441)
Black27%(2,946)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(125)
Asian0.7%(77)
Other3.1%(335)
Diversity Score57.8%(6,308)
Segregation Score21.9%(2,395)
Diversity Score
58
+9%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lancaster County, Virginia?

Lancaster County, Virginia has about 10,919 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lancaster County, Virginia earns about $59,736 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 $236,500, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster County, Virginia?

About 33.9% 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 14.6% 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 23 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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