Lancaster village, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Lancaster village, New York Demographics
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As of 2026, Lancaster village, New York has a total population of 10,127, the 199th largest city in New York, with a median household income of $63,902, which is 24% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.1%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.

Lancaster village Quick Facts

Population 10,127

Median Household Income $63,902

Median Home Value $186,300

Poverty Rate 5.1%

Unemployment Rate 1.1%

Median Age 47.5 years

Homeownership Rate 73.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

High School Graduation Rate 94.4%

Diversity Index 6/100

Population 10,127 199th of 1,287

Median Income $63,902 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 5.1% 59% lower national

Median Home Value $186,300 average

How Lancaster village Compares

Median Household Income

Lancaster village

$63,902

$84,578

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Lancaster village

$186,300

$403,000

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.9%

$25K-$50K 21.8%

$50K-$100K 37.4%

$100K+ 27.9%

Employment

1.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2% | National: 5.2%

71.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.5%

Renter 26.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.5%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

30.4%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Lancaster village Rankings in New York

#199 Population of 1,287

#874 Median Income of 1,287

#865 Education of 1,287

#728 Home Value of 1,287

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Cities Similar to Lancaster village

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Oneida city	10,240	$60,380	$146,300	25.4%	12.8%
Canandaigua city	10,542	$63,268	$218,300	39.1%	9.4%
Corning city	10,666	$61,017	$148,300	41.8%	15.8%
Watervliet city	10,285	$55,897	$176,200	18.8%	19.9%
Ogdensburg city	9,600	$59,306	$82,100	16.7%	19.5%

Population Overview

Lancaster village is a small city located in New York. The total population is 10,127. It ranks as the 199th most populous out of 1,287 cities and towns in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lancaster village is 47.5 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lancaster village is $63,902. This is 24% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $186,300. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Lancaster village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lancaster village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.7% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lancaster village, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,287 Census-designated places in New York. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lancaster village, New York?

Lancaster village, New York has a population of 10,127 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Lancaster village, NY?

The median household income in Lancaster village is $63,902, which is 19% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Lancaster village, NY?

The poverty rate in Lancaster village is 5.1%. This means approximately 516 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Lancaster village, New York?

Lancaster village's population is 96.7% White, 0.1% Black, 1.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Lancaster village, NY?

The median home value in Lancaster village is $186,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.9x.

How educated is Lancaster village, New York?

25.2% of adults (25+) in Lancaster village hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.