Lancaster, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Lancaster, California Summary
Life in Lancaster research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lancaster over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lancaster:
The population in Lancaster is 170,013.
The median home value in Lancaster is $466,784.
The median income in Lancaster is $76,083.
The cost of living in Lancaster is 124 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lancaster is $1,696.
The unemployment rate in Lancaster is 7.1%.
The poverty rate in Lancaster is 15.5%.
The average high in Lancaster is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
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Lancaster, CA Crime Report
Crime in Lancaster summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lancaster. Key points include:
There were 4,519 total crimes in Lancaster in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lancaster is 2,755.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lancaster is 834.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lancaster is 1,920.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lancaster is 30.01% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lancaster Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lancaster / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,519 | 2,755.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,369 | 834.7 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 29 | 17.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 282 | 171.9 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 981 | 598.1 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,150 | 1,920.6 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 631 | 384.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,121 | 683.5 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,398 | 852.4 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Lancaster, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Lancaster summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lancaster. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lancaster is 124 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lancaster is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lancaster is $466,784.
The median income in Lancaster is $76,083.
Lancaster's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lancaster Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lancaster | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 148 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 122 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 128 | 100 | |
Lancaster, CA Weather
The average high in Lancaster is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lancaster |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Lancaster Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lancaster
The current population in Lancaster is 170,013. The population has increased 13.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 170,013 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 171,465 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 171,820 | 9.0% |
| 2020 | 157,697 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 159,028 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 159,662 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 160,113 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 159,651 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 159,774 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 159,092 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 157,368 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 155,496 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 152,678 | 2.0% |
| 2010 | 149,709 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster
Lancaster is:
24.4% White with 41,470 White residents.
21.0% African American with 35,707 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 188 American Indian residents.
3.9% Asian with 6,637 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 300 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 1,100 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 6,584 Two Or More residents.
45.9% Hispanic with 78,027 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lancaster | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24.4% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 21.0% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 45.9% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Lancaster
Lancaster is 50.5% female with 85,827 female residents.
Lancaster is 49.5% male with 84,186 male residents.
| Gender | Lancaster | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster for adults over 25
6.0% of adults in Lancaster completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Lancaster completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Lancaster completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Lancaster completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Lancaster completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Lancaster completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Lancaster completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lancaster completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lancaster completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lancaster | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lancaster, California
5.1% of households in Lancaster earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Lancaster earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Lancaster earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Lancaster earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Lancaster earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in Lancaster earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Lancaster earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.9% of households in Lancaster earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.5% of households in Lancaster earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.7% of households in Lancaster earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lancaster | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.5% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.7% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
