Lancaster, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
3,842
Unemployment
11.3%
Poverty
31.3%
Median Home
$91,700
Median Income
$31,917
Median Rent
$685
Lancaster SnackAbility
4
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Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
3
Commute
5
Lancaster, KY Crime Report
90
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,330.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-5.91%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lancaster / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 90 | 2,330.4 | 2,114.5 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 207.1 | 217.1 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 48.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 207.1 | 128.6 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 82 | 2,123.3 | 1,897.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 25 | 647.3 | 345.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 49 | 1,268.8 | 1,323.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 207.1 | 228.2 | 219.9 |
Lancaster, KY Photos
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Rankings for Lancaster in Kentucky
Map Of Lancaster, KY
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Population over time in Lancaster
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,842 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 3,832 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 3,828 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 3,831 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 3,814 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 3,779 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 3,726 | 7.8% |
| 2012 | 3,458 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 3,497 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 3,521 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster
| Race | Lancaster | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.9% | 84.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 7.8% | 8.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 3.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Lancaster
| Gender | Lancaster | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.1% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster for adults over 25
| Education | Lancaster | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 20.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lancaster, Kentucky
| Income | Lancaster | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.8% | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 19.1% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 17.2% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.4% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.6% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.0% | 4.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 3.9% | 7.7% |
