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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has a population of 555,151, the 6th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $83,703 and the median home value is $279,400. The poverty rate is 8.7%.

Lancaster County Quick Facts

Population 555,151
Median Household Income $83,703
Median Home Value $279,400
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Median Age 39.1 years
Homeownership Rate 69.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.0%
High School Graduation 87.1%
Cities/Places 18
Population 555,151 6th of 67
Median Income $83,703 10% higher state
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Unemployment 3.3%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
65.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

35out of 100
Low Diversity

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

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Lancaster County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Lancaster city57,683$63,42120.7%$203,700
Ephrata borough13,729$68,1179.3%$215,100
Elizabethtown borough11,857$67,7707.5%$222,600
Columbia borough10,217$52,27117.4%$174,200
Lititz borough9,599$82,8612.6%$264,600
Millersville borough8,711$65,72124.5%$265,500
Mount Joy borough8,310$84,51410.7%$241,300
New Holland borough5,743$57,71911.2%$225,500
Manheim borough5,028$81,48413.1%$218,100
Akron borough4,133$74,3607.0%$250,400
Denver borough3,775$88,2015.9%$228,200
Strasburg borough3,104$89,2983.6%$328,100
Mountville borough3,006$92,9178.6%$265,100
Quarryville borough2,846$76,62814.1%$244,900
Marietta borough2,827$56,2048.8%$206,700
Adamstown borough2,387$102,37510.1%$263,000
Terre Hill borough1,024$58,15215.7%$255,400
Christiana borough946$75,00013.7%$221,300

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Population Overview

Lancaster County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 555,151. It is the 6th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lancaster County is 39.1 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lancaster County is $83,703. This is 10% higher than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $279,400. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $240,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lancaster County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.3%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?

Lancaster County has a population of 555,151, making it the 6th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Lancaster County?

The median household income in Lancaster County is $83,703 with a poverty rate of 8.7%.

How many cities are in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?

Lancaster County contains 18 Census-designated places.