Lancaster, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
39,214
Unemployment
6.2%
Poverty
16.5%
Median Home
$136,700
Median Income
$57,259
Median Rent
$1,074
Lancaster SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
5
Lancaster, TX Crime Report
1,161
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,917.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
17.80%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lancaster / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,161 | 2,917.5 | 2,809.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 147 | 369.4 | 418.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 53 | 133.2 | 100.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 86 | 216.1 | 263.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,014 | 2,548.1 | 2,390.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 155 | 389.5 | 392.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 680 | 1,708.8 | 1,730.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 179 | 449.8 | 267.2 | 219.9 |
Lancaster, TX Cost Of Living
95
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 | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 102 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 39,214 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 39,162 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 38,871 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 38,426 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 38,152 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 37,731 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 37,087 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 36,271 | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 35,187 | 2.9% |
| 2010 | 34,186 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster
| Race | Lancaster | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8.7% | 42.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 70.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 18.3% | 39.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Lancaster
| Gender | Lancaster | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster for adults over 25
| Education | Lancaster | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lancaster, Texas
| Income | Lancaster | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.3% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 7.4% | 7.7% |
