Lancaster County's estimated 2026 population is 564,256 with a growth rate of 0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lancaster County is the 6th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 520,325 and has seen a growth of 8.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 38.2 years
There are 428,981 adults, (109,434 of whom are seniors) in Lancaster County.
Female: 283,559 (50.8%)
Male: 274,372 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Lancaster County includes 81.62% White, 4.15% other race, 4.01% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 455,405 | 81.62% |
| Two or more races | 41,851 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 23,131 | 4.15% |
| Black or African American | 22,388 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 13,540 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 1,162 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 454 | 0.08% |
Lancaster County's average per capita income is $52,871. Household income levels show a median of $86,959. The poverty rate stands at 8.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,860 | $143,429 |
| Families | $104,406 | $130,777 |
| Households | $86,959 | $112,346 |
| Non Families | $49,875 | $67,080 |
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