Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 557,931 | — | #126 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,959 | +15.7% | #374 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,299 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $301,100 | +6.8% | #620 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,357 | +16.7% | #356 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | -35.0% | #404 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lancaster County has a population of 557,931, making it the #126 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lancaster County is $86,959, ranking #374 out of 3,222 counties — 15.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Lancaster County is $301,100 (+6.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,357/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.8%.
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88.8% of residents in Lancaster County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% below the national rate.
About Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 557,931, making it the 126th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lancaster County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lancaster County is $86,959, which ranks #374 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Lancaster County is $301,100, 6.8% above the national median. Renters in Lancaster County pay a median gross rent of $1,357 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lancaster County, 32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Lancaster County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.4%).
All data for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.