Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has a population of 557,931, the 6th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $86,959 and the median home value is $301,100. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lancaster County Quick Facts
How Lancaster County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 555,151 | 557,931 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $83,703 | $86,959 | +3.9% |
| Median home value | $279,400 | $301,100 | +7.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lancaster County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 57,719 | $63,690 | 20.3% | $219,500 |
| Ephrata | 13,772 | $69,735 | 7.9% | $224,400 |
| Elizabethtown | 11,925 | $76,105 | 7.6% | $238,700 |
| Columbia | 10,278 | $54,437 | 21.4% | $196,500 |
| Willow Street | 9,647 | $109,675 | 3.3% | $314,700 |
| Lititz | 9,619 | $88,576 | 4.1% | $299,900 |
| Millersville | 8,982 | $67,866 | 23.1% | $277,600 |
| Mount Joy | 8,344 | $90,061 | 9.1% | $266,500 |
| Leola | 7,448 | $91,154 | 4.8% | $339,200 |
| New Holland | 5,780 | $63,182 | 10.7% | $238,100 |
| Manheim | 5,027 | $81,273 | 16.2% | $246,400 |
| East Petersburg | 4,591 | $91,930 | 3.3% | $259,300 |
| Maytown | 4,443 | $119,097 | 2.9% | $324,300 |
| Akron | 4,143 | $76,569 | 5.0% | $264,600 |
| Denver | 3,771 | $85,531 | 7.3% | $242,400 |
| Brownstown | 3,650 | $99,961 | 0.6% | $323,600 |
| Reamstown | 3,468 | $96,083 | 5.4% | $321,400 |
| Salunga | 3,355 | $61,442 | 12.3% | $280,900 |
| Strasburg | 3,109 | $85,750 | 3.7% | $354,100 |
| Mountville | 3,004 | $97,206 | 8.7% | $279,700 |
| Bowmansville | 2,959 | $107,381 | 1.1% | $341,000 |
| Rothsville | 2,934 | $107,000 | 11.0% | $313,700 |
| Marietta | 2,886 | $54,167 | 7.3% | $211,600 |
| Quarryville | 2,856 | $79,744 | 14.3% | $293,100 |
| Rheems | 2,426 | $96,667 | 0.0% | $265,400 |
| Landisville | 2,168 | $88,148 | 4.2% | $280,900 |
| Reinholds | 2,168 | $97,850 | 3.1% | $273,900 |
| Lampeter | 2,140 | $101,667 | 3.9% | $422,900 |
| Gap | 2,128 | $87,500 | 4.2% | $338,200 |
| Adamstown | 2,023 | $117,554 | 3.5% | $278,500 |
| Swartzville | 1,799 | $97,353 | 1.8% | $294,700 |
| Intercourse | 1,588 | $84,318 | 0.8% | $459,700 |
| Morgantown | 1,381 | $78,166 | 8.0% | $268,000 |
| Bainbridge | 1,376 | $99,167 | 6.4% | $230,700 |
| Clay | 1,362 | N/A | 11.3% | $277,400 |
| Blue Ball | 1,284 | $98,727 | 2.5% | $247,800 |
| Brickerville | 1,257 | $74,167 | 6.9% | $276,100 |
| Penryn | 1,257 | $63,545 | 1.2% | $282,000 |
| Conestoga | 1,243 | $90,909 | 12.6% | $261,400 |
| Paradise | 1,091 | $100,089 | 11.6% | $280,800 |
| East Earl | 1,050 | $105,363 | 1.3% | $350,900 |
| Schoeneck | 1,018 | $138,269 | 2.3% | $328,500 |
| Terre Hill | 1,004 | $63,750 | 17.1% | $279,200 |
| Christiana | 998 | $74,766 | 13.1% | $229,100 |
| Fivepointville | 904 | $71,692 | 2.3% | $320,500 |
| Farmersville | 870 | $52,481 | 2.5% | $421,000 |
| Stevens | 799 | $48,750 | 34.9% | N/A |
| Georgetown (Lancaster County) | 784 | $73,750 | 7.6% | $283,000 |
| Churchtown | 763 | $143,487 | 2.2% | $284,000 |
| Hopeland | 760 | $76,639 | 0.0% | $277,300 |
| Washington Boro | 663 | $107,292 | 6.6% | $236,800 |
| Soudersburg | 592 | $76,821 | 0.0% | $300,000 |
| Wakefield | 573 | $70,417 | 5.8% | $271,100 |
| Bird-in-Hand | 537 | N/A | 13.2% | N/A |
| Witmer | 527 | $101,023 | 49.1% | $248,200 |
| Falmouth | 521 | N/A | 0.0% | $267,700 |
| Little Britain | 439 | N/A | 4.5% | $363,600 |
| Smoketown | 342 | $106,818 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Refton | 321 | $146,897 | 0.0% | $414,300 |
| Gordonville | 310 | $32,917 | 13.9% | N/A |
| Kirkwood | 307 | $75,875 | 27.4% | $368,800 |
| Goodville | 205 | $43,293 | 0.0% | $342,300 |
| Ronks | 202 | $80,250 | 0.0% | $196,800 |
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Population Overview
Lancaster County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 557,931. It is the 6th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 63 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lancaster County is 39.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lancaster County is $86,959. This is 12% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $301,100. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lancaster County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.5%. The Black or African American population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.
Education
32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lancaster County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?
Lancaster County has a population of 557,931, 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 $86,959 with a poverty rate of 8.2%.
How many cities are in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?
Lancaster County contains 63 Census-designated places.