Lancaster Metro
Lancaster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,507. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $118,300.
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How many people live in Lancaster, PA?
Lancaster, PA has about 470,658 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Lancaster, PA?
The typical household in Lancaster, PA earns about $45,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lancaster, PA expensive?
In Lancaster, PA, the median home is worth about $118,300, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.
How educated are people in Lancaster, PA?
About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lancaster, PA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lancaster, PA?
About 7.8% of people in Lancaster, PA live below the federal poverty line.
Has Lancaster, PA grown since 1990?
Yes, Lancaster, PA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47,836 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024