Lancaster, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
39,264
Unemployment
6.5%
Poverty
16.7%
Median Home
$154,900
Median Income
$57,832
Median Rent
$1,193
Lancaster SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
5
Lancaster, TX Crime Report
1,152Total Crimes
2,910.0Total Crimes / 100k People
24.04%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lancaster / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,152 | 2,910.0 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 204 | 515.3 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.5 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 53 | 133.9 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 133 | 336.0 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 948 | 2,394.7 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 117 | 295.6 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 666 | 1,682.4 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 165 | 416.8 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Lancaster, TX Cost Of Living
96Lancaster's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lancaster | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 71 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 101 | 100 | |
Lancaster, TX Photos
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Rankings for Lancaster in Texas
Map Of Lancaster, TX
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Population over time in Lancaster
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 39,264 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 39,162 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 38,871 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 38,426 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 38,152 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 37,731 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 37,087 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 36,271 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 35,187 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 34,186 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster
| Race | Lancaster | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.6% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 72.0% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 14.8% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lancaster
| Gender | Lancaster | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 44.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster for adults over 25
| Education | Lancaster | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lancaster, Texas
| Income | Lancaster | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.1% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.8% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.7% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
