Lancaster, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Lancaster, New York Info Snack

Population
10,087
Unemployment
3.3%
Poverty
9.3%
Median Home
$128,400
Median Income
$54,924
Median Rent
$744

Lancaster SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
4
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
9

Lancaster, NY Cost Of Living

89
Lancaster's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Lancaster New York National Average
Overall 89 119 100
Services 101 112 100
Groceries 93 110 100
Health 85 102 100
Housing 65 144 100
Transportation 99 105 100
Utilities 96 99 100

Lancaster, NY Photos

Warren Hull House Aug
Source: Public Domain

Rankings for Lancaster in New York

Map Of Lancaster, NY

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Population over time in Lancaster

Year Population % Change
2020 10,087 -0.6%
2019 10,152 -0.5%
2018 10,207 -0.1%
2017 10,220 -0.8%
2016 10,300 -0.1%
2015 10,314 -0.1%
2014 10,325 -0.3%
2013 10,355 -0.4%
2012 10,399 -0.5%
2011 10,449 -

Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster

White
95.1% (9,593)
African American
0.9% (89)
American Indian
0.3% (27)
Asian
0.2% (17)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.6% (65)
Hispanic
2.9% (296)
Race Lancaster NY USA
White 95.1% 55.2% 60.1%
African American 0.9% 14.0% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 8.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.6% 0.3%
Two Or More 0.6% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 2.9% 19.1% 18.2%

Gender in Lancaster

Female
53.3% (5,372)
Male
46.7% (4,715)
Gender Lancaster NY USA
Female 53.3% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 46.7% 48.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (201)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (605)
High School / GED
36.0% (3,631)
Some College
21.0% (2,118)
Associate's Degree
12.0% (1,210)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (1,513)
Master's Degree
7.0% (706)
Professional Degree
1.0% (100)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Lancaster NY USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 6.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 36.0% 25.0% 27.0%
Some College 21.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 12.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Lancaster, New York

Less than $10,000
4.4% (44,267)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.9% (18,713)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.7% (97,791)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.2% (83,102)
$35,000 to $49,999
19.4% (195,985)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (189,747)
$75,000 to $99,999
20.7% (208,460)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.4% (114,894)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5% (35,011)
$200,000 or more
2.1% (20,725)
Income Lancaster NY USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 6.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 4.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 7.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.4% 10.4% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 15.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 20.7% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.4% 16.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 8.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.1% 11.5% 8.3%

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