U.S. County · Profile

Lancaster County

558.6KTotal Population
568Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+18.65%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lancaster County has a population of 558,589 as of 2023. It is located in Pennsylvania.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lancaster County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):11.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White84.4%471,449
Hispanic or Latino11.2%62,562
Two or More Races5.4%30,164
Black or African American4.0%22,344
Some Other Race3.6%20,109
Asian2.4%13,406
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%1,117
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lancaster County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$81,458
9.2% above national average
Per Capita Income
$39,872
4.0% above national average
Poverty Rate
8.2%
28.7% below national average
Median Age
39.0 years

Income & Poverty

$81,458Median Household Income
$39,872Per Capita Income
8.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$81,458$104,217
Families$97,622$120,772
Married-couple Families$97,622$109,337
Nonfamily Households$45,406$49,038

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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