Living in Lancaster, CA
Lancaster, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
159,028
Unemployment
6.5%
Poverty
21.7%
Median Home
$261,400
Median Income
$55,237
Median Rent
$1,215
Lancaster SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
4
Lancaster, CA Crime Report
4,705Total Crimes
2,952.9Total Crimes / 100k People
19.23%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lancaster / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,705 | 2,952.9 | 2,772.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,359 | 852.9 | 441.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 7 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 374 | 234.7 | 132.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 864 | 542.3 | 267.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,346 | 2,100.0 | 2,331.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 792 | 497.1 | 386.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,916 | 1,202.5 | 1,586.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 638 | 400.4 | 358.8 | 219.9 |
Lancaster, CA Cost Of Living
111Lancaster's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lancaster | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 105 | 196 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 118 | 100 | |
Lancaster, CA Photos
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Rankings for Lancaster in California
Map Of Lancaster, CA
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Population over time in Lancaster
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Lancaster | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.1% | 37.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 20.5% | 5.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 41.5% | 39.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Lancaster
| Gender | Lancaster | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster for adults over 25
| Education | Lancaster | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lancaster, California
| Income | Lancaster | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.0% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.1% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 15.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 16.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 8.9% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 12.2% | 7.7% |
