Lancaster, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Lancaster, New York Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
10,144
Unemployment
3.3%
Poverty
8.8%
Median Home
$123,700
Median Income
$54,875
Median Rent
$761
Lancaster SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
4
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5
Lancaster, NY Cost Of Living
88
Lancaster's Overall Cost Of Living
Lancaster's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lancaster | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 117 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 85 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 67 | 145 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
Lancaster, NY Photos
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Rankings for Lancaster in New York
Map Of Lancaster, NY
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Population over time in Lancaster
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10,144 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 10,152 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 10,207 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 10,220 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 10,300 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 10,314 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 10,325 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 10,355 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 10,399 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 10,449 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster
| Race | Lancaster | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 55.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.7% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 19.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Lancaster
| Gender | Lancaster | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster for adults over 25
| Education | Lancaster | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lancaster, New York
| Income | Lancaster | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 7.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 10.7% | 7.7% |
