Lancaster County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 10,936 #2,421 / 3,222
25th
Median Household Income $69,713 -7.2% #1,217 / 3,222
62th
Median Age 58.2 years +49.6% #20 / 3,222
99th
Median Home Value $327,000 +16.0% #501 / 3,222
84th
Median Gross Rent $1,033 -11.2% #895 / 3,222
72th
Poverty Rate 10.3% -18.5% #852 / 3,222
74th

Demographics

Lancaster County has a population of 10,936, making it the #2,421 most populous county in the US. The median age is 58.2 years, which is 49.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.0%
Native Born
4.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Lancaster County is $69,713, ranking #1,217 out of 3,222 counties — 7.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 9.5%.

Median Household Income
$69,713 −7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,217 of 3,222
62th percentile
Per Capita Income
$51,443 +24.7% vs nat'l
Rank #198 of 3,222
94th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.3% −18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #852 of 3,222
74th percentile
Unemployment Rate
9.5% +79.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,067 of 3,222
5th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.3% +22.5% vs nat'l
Rank #241 of 3,222
93th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.9 min +8.4% vs nat'l
Rank #898 of 3,222
72th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Lancaster County is $327,000 (+16.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,033/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.5%.

Median Home Value
$327,000 +16.0% vs nat'l
Rank #501 of 3,222
84th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,033 −11.2% vs nat'l
Rank #895 of 3,222
72th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.5% +26.5% vs nat'l
Rank #421 of 3,222
87th percentile
81.5% Homeownership

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Health

93.5% of residents in Lancaster County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.

93.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.5% +1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,236 of 3,222
62th percentile

About Lancaster County, Virginia

Lancaster County, Virginia has a total population of 10,936, making it the 2,421st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lancaster County is 58.2 years, which is 49.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lancaster County is $69,713, which ranks #1,217 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5%.

The median home value in Lancaster County is $327,000, 16.0% above the national median. Renters in Lancaster County pay a median gross rent of $1,033 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lancaster County, 41.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.9 min.

Lancaster County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (25.5%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).

All data for Lancaster County, Virginia 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.