Lancaster, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
59,321
Unemployment
6.3%
Poverty
20.6%
Median Home
$127,500
Median Income
$49,628
Median Rent
$920
Lancaster SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
10
Safety
N/A
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
8
Lancaster, PA Cost Of Living
93
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 | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 67 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 113 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
Lancaster, PA Photos
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Rankings for Lancaster in Pennsylvania
Map Of Lancaster, PA
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Population over time in Lancaster
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59,321 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 59,503 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 59,556 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 59,341 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 59,344 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 59,368 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 59,335 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 59,205 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 59,263 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 58,819 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster
| Race | Lancaster | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.8% | 75.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 12.8% | 10.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 38.9% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lancaster
| Gender | Lancaster | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster for adults over 25
| Education | Lancaster | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lancaster, Pennsylvania
| Income | Lancaster | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
