Lancaster County, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Lancaster County has a population of 10,936 residents and a median age of 58.2 years, making it the #2,421 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.3%. The median home value is $327,000, and the median household income is $69,713, which is 7% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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Industry of Employment
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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%.
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Education
In Lancaster County, 41.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 22.5% above the national average, ranking #241 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Lancaster County is 75.3 years. 17.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.4% of adults in Lancaster County smoke , 40.6% are obese , and 20.6% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 17.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.6 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
21.7% of children in Lancaster County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 23.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Lancaster County is 81.2%. The mean commute time is 29.9 min, which is 8.4% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Lancaster County voted Republican with a margin of 7.0%. The vote was 46.1% Dem / 53.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.4 toward Republicans .
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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.