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Lancaster

County:
Garrard County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.524
State:
Kentucky

Lancaster is a city located in Garrard County, Kentucky. Lancaster has a 2026 population of 4,172. It is also the county seat of Garrard County. Lancaster is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually and its population has increased by 6.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,905 in 2020.

The median household income in Lancaster is $43,898 with a poverty rate of 29.1%. The median age in Lancaster is 34 years: 31.4 years for males, and 38.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.2 males.

4.2K
Total Population
1,653
Density (mi²)
45 1.09%
Growth

Lancaster Population

Lancaster Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,172451.09%
20254,127441.08%
20244,083210.52%
20234,062541.35%
20224,008270.68%
20213,981771.97%
20203,905581.51%
20193,847190.5%
20183,828100.26%
20173,818-3-0.08%
20163,821250.66%
20153,796391.04%
20143,757-16-0.42%
20133,773-11-0.29%
20123,784170.45%
20113,767-25-0.66%
20103,79235010.17%
20003,7343139.15%
19903,421561.66%
19803,3651354.18%
19703,2302096.92%
19603,02100%

Median Age

Overall: 34 years
Female: 38.9 years
Male: 31.4 years

Lancaster Adults

There are 2,933 adults, (697 of whom are seniors) in Lancaster.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,215 (55.2%)
Male: 1,798 (44.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lancaster includes 80.56% White, 8.3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,23380.56%
Two or more races3909.72%
Black or African American3338.3%
Other race571.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1523.79%
Other race521.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,23380.56%
Black or African American3338.3%
Two or more races2385.93%
Other race50.12%

Lancaster Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lancaster 's average per capita income is $37,759. Household income levels show a median of $43,898. The poverty rate stands at 29.1%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$77,788-
Families$62,206$73,105
Households$43,898$63,068
Non Families$30,357$44,492

$37,759

Average Income

$43,898

Median Household Income

29.1%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)