Lancaster, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

157,697

Unemployment

6.6%

Poverty

20.2%

Median Home

$280,300

Median Income

$58,413

Median Rent

$1,274

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Lancaster SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Lancaster, CA Crime Report

3,888
Total Crimes

2,465.6
Total Crimes / 100k People

5.10%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Lancaster / 100k People	California / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	3,888	2,465.6	2,581.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	1,198	759.7	442.0	387.8
Murder	16	10.1	5.6	6.5
Robbery	257	163.0	113.6	73.9
Aggravated Assault	841	533.3	288.7	279.7
Property Crime	2,690	1,705.9	2,138.9	1,958.2
Burglary	624	395.7	369.7	314.2
Larceny	1,307	828.8	1,341.7	1,398.0
Car Theft	759	481.3	427.6	246.0

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Lancaster, CA Cost Of Living

111
Lancaster's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Lancaster	California	National Average
Overall	111	140	100

Services	117	112	100
Groceries	114	113	100
Health	113	115	100
Housing	105	198	100
Transportation	136	134	100
Utilities	109	126	100

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Lancaster, CA Photos

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Rankings for Lancaster in California

Ranks #75 in Worst Places To Live In California

Ranks #119 in Cheapest Places To Live In California

Ranks #119 in Most Dangerous Cities In California

Map Of Lancaster, CA

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Population over time in Lancaster

Year	Population	% Change
2020	157,697	-1.2%
2019	159,662	-0.3%
2018	160,113	0.3%
2017	159,651	-0.1%
2016	159,774	0.4%
2015	159,092	1.1%
2014	157,368	1.2%
2013	155,496	1.8%
2012	152,678	2.0%
2011	149,709	-

Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster

White

28.2% (44,445)

African American

20.6% (32,407)

American Indian

0.4% (553)

Asian

4.4% (6,957)

Hawaiian

0.1% (101)

Other

0.2% (310)

Two Or More

3.2% (5,084)

Hispanic

43.0% (67,840)

Race	Lancaster	CA	USA
White	28.2%	36.5%	60.1%
African American	20.6%	5.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.4%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	4.4%	14.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.2%	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	43.0%	39.1%	18.2%

Gender in Lancaster

Female

49.8% (78,529)

Male

50.2% (79,168)

Gender	Lancaster	CA	USA
Female	49.8%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	50.2%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

7.0% (11,038)

9-12th Grade

10.0% (15,769)

High School / GED

30.0% (47,309)

Some College

24.0% (37,847)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (15,769)

Bachelor's Degree

12.0% (18,923)

Master's Degree

6.0% (9,461)

Professional Degree

1.0% (1,576)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Lancaster	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	7.0%	8.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	10.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	30.0%	20.0%	27.0%
Some College	24.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	12.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Lancaster, California

Less than $10,000

9.1% (1,440,195)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.9% (769,004)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.6% (1,363,460)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.6% (1,196,485)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.8% (2,182,194)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.6% (2,939,343)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.7% (2,004,681)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.7% (2,319,199)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.2% (820,710)

$200,000 or more

4.7% (734,424)

Income	Lancaster	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	9.1%	4.7%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.9%	3.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.6%	6.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.6%	7.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.8%	10.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.6%	15.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.7%	12.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.7%	17.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.2%	9.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	4.7%	13.3%	8.3%