Lancaster, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Lancaster, New York Info Snack
Table Of Contents
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
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
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 | 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
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
