Lancaster County Summary

Life in Lancaster County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lancaster County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lancaster County:

  • The population in Lancaster County is 553,202.

  • The median home value in Lancaster County is $332,818.

  • The median income in Lancaster County is $81,458.

  • The median rent in Lancaster County is $1,221.

  • The unemployment rate in Lancaster County is 3.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Lancaster County is 8.2%.

  • The average high in Lancaster County is 69.3° and there are 101.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Lancaster County

List Of Cities & Towns in Lancaster County

Lancaster, PA Population 57,970

Ephrata, PA Population 13,738

Elizabet, PA Population 11,805

Columbia, PA Population 10,203

Willow Street, PA Population 9,640

Lititz, PA Population 9,559

Millersville, PA Population 8,426

Mount Joy, PA Population 8,274

Leola, PA Population 7,945

New Holland, PA Population 5,734

Manheim, PA Population 5,028

East Petersburg, PA Population 4,588

Akron, PA Population 4,135

Maytown, PA Population 4,077

Denver, PA Population 3,789

Reamstown, PA Population 3,683

Brownstown, PA Population 3,582

Salunga, PA Population 3,114

Strasburg, PA Population 3,097

Mountville, PA Population 3,002

Bowmansville, PA Population 2,965

Quarryville, PA Population 2,833

Marietta, PA Population 2,769

Rothsville, PA Population 2,767

Landisville, PA Population 2,613

Adam, PA Population 2,460

Rheems, PA Population 2,361

Reinholds, PA Population 2,341

Gap, PA Population 2,324

Swartzville, PA Population 2,111

Lampeter, PA Population 1,995

Intercourse, PA Population 1,691

Brickerville, PA Population 1,407

Bainbridge, PA Population 1,397

Clay, PA Population 1,391

Morgantown, PA Population 1,389

Paradise, PA Population 1,272

Conestoga, PA Population 1,228

East Earl, PA Population 1,144

Fivepointville, PA Population 1,136

Farmersville, PA Population 1,110

Schoeneck, PA Population 1,080

Penryn, PA Population 1,033

Terre Hill, PA Population 1,030

Christiana, PA Population 956

Blue Ball, PA Population 952

Bird-in-Hand, PA Population 724

Refton, PA Population 703

Washington Boro, PA Population 693

Gordonville, PA Population 643

Hopeland, PA Population 642

Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County), PA Population 612

Wakefield, PA Population 579

Stevens, PA Population 536

Falmouth, PA Population 518

Soudersburg, PA Population 453

Churchtown, PA Population 452

Smoketown, PA Population 392

Kirkwood, PA Population 327

Little Britain, PA Population 287

Goodville, PA Population 281

Witmer, PA Population 247

Ronks, PA Population 227

Map Of Lancaster County

Lancaster County, PA Weather

  • The average high in Lancaster County is 69.3°.

  • There are 82.8 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.0 inches of rain each year with 9.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:42 hours of sun each day in Lancaster County.

StatLancaster County
Mean High69.3
Nice Days82.8
Rainfall101.0
Snowfall9.5
Sunny_hours4:42
69.3°
Average High
101.0
Inches of Rain

Lancaster County Photos

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Columbia Wrightsville Bridge
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Columbiac Lancaster County Highlighted
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Downtown Columbia Pennsylvania
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Columbia Market House
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Lancaster County Demographics

Population over time in Lancaster County

The current population in Lancaster County is 553,202. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 550,480 1.4%
2021 543,050 0.4%
2020 540,999 -

Gender in Lancaster County

  • Lancaster County is 50.7% female with 280,678 female residents.

  • Lancaster County is 49.3% male with 272,524 male residents.

Female
50.7% (280,678)
Male
49.3% (272,524)
Gender Lancaster County PA USA
Female 50.7% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster County

Lancaster County is:

  • 80.2% White with 443,722 White residents.

  • 3.4% African American with 18,606 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 237 American Indian residents.

  • 2.4% Asian with 13,037 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 91 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 2,012 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 13,389 Two Or More residents.

  • 11.2% Hispanic with 62,108 Hispanic residents.

White
80.2% (443,722)
African American
3.4% (18,606)
American Indian
0.0% (237)
Asian
2.4% (13,037)
Hawaiian
0.0% (91)
Other
0.4% (2,012)
Two Or More
2.4% (13,389)
Hispanic
11.2% (62,108)

Table: Lancaster County By Race

Race Lancaster County PA USA
White 80.2% 74.5% 58.9%
African American 3.4% 10.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.4% 3.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 11.2% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

  • 3.0% of households in Lancaster County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.6% of households in Lancaster County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Lancaster County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Lancaster County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Lancaster County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Lancaster County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Lancaster County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.0% of households in Lancaster County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Lancaster County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Lancaster County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.0% (16,451)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.6% (14,341)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.9% (32,376)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.4% (35,605)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.2% (56,691)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (97,792)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.0% (82,786)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.0% (116,245)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.9% (49,110)
$200,000 or more
9.4% (51,800)
Income Lancaster County PA USA
Less than $10,000 3.0% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.6% 3.9% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.9% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.4% 7.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.2% 11.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 16.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.0% 17.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.9% 8.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.4% 10.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Lancaster County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (27,660)
9-12th Grade
7% (38,724)
High School / GED
35% (193,620)
Some College
14% (77,448)
Associate's Degree
8% (44,256)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (110,640)
Master's Degree
8% (44,256)
Professional Degree
2% (11,064)
Doctorate Degree
1% (5,532)
Education Lancaster County PA USA
< 9th Grade 5% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 35% 34% 26%
Some College 14% 16% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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