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 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,713 | -7.2% | #1,217 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 58.2 years | +49.6% | #20 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $327,000 | +16.0% | #501 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,033 | -11.2% | #895 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | -18.5% | #852 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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93.5% of residents in Lancaster County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
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.