Lancaster, California Population 2022
Lancaster is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Lancaster has a 2020 population of 154,538. Lancaster is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -1.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 156,824 in 2010.
The average household income in Lancaster is $70,646 with a poverty rate of 21.71%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,215 per month, and the median house value is $261,400. The median age in Lancaster is 32.6 years, 31.2 years for males, and 34 years for females.
Lancaster Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lancasterwas:
- White: 61.57%
- Black or African American: 21.03%
- Other race: 7.51%
- Asian: 4.66%
- Two or more races: 4.56%
- Native American: 0.59%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97,919 | 61.57% |
| Black or African American | 33,442 | 21.03% |
| Some Other Race | 11,950 | 7.51% |
| Asian | 7,405 | 4.66% |
| Two or More Races | 7,248 | 4.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 946 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.07% |
Lancaster Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 48,083 | 3.16 | 53 |
| Married | 22,965 | 3.81 | 67.4 |
| Non Family | 12,559 | 1.25 | 42.7 |
| Female | 9,218 | 3.92 | 31.8 |
| Male | 3,341 | 3.86 | 51.3 |
3.69
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,384 | 7.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,759 | 9.92% |
| High School Graduate | 28,895 | 29.37% |
| Some College | 25,208 | 25.62% |
| Associates Degree | 9,789 | 9.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,087 | 11.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,262 | 6.36% |
Lancaster Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35,409 | 24,156 | 2,905 |
| White | 34,635 | 32,151 | 8,518 |
| Black | 19,899 | 17,555 | 2,832 |
| Other Race | 7,166 | 4,531 | 669 |
| Asian | 5,690 | 5,062 | 2,530 |
| 2+ Races | 3,747 | 3,046 | 599 |
| Native American | 701 | 594 | 100 |
| Islander | 111 | 99 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.46%.
$42,271
Average Earnings
$46,462
Average Male
$35,962
Average Female
Lancaster Language by Age
Lancaster Language
74.60% of Lancaster residents speak only English, while 25.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.89% of the population.
Lancaster Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63,159 | 13,932 | 22.06% |
| Black | 31,520 | 10,486 | 33.27% |
| White | 46,349 | 6,732 | 14.52% |
| Other | 2,180 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 6,088 | 1,423 | 23.37% |
| Asian | 7,103 | 824 | 11.60% |
| Native | 715 | 241 | 33.71% |
21.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.03%
Male Poverty Rate
23.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lancaster
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lancaster is Native, with 33.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lancaster is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.25%.
Lancaster Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Lancaster Married by Age and Sex
Lancaster Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lancaster Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,248 | 7.44% |
| Black | 1,478 | 6.45% |
| Hispanic | 1,298 | 3.02% |
| 2+ Races | 376 | 8.83% |
| Asian | 242 | 3.90% |
| Other Race | 155 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 27 | 3.17% |
Lancaster Veterans by Education
14.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.12%
Born in Lancaster
89.38%
Native Born
10.62%
Foreign Born
4.19%
Non Citizen
6.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.38% of Lancaster residents were born in the United States, with 76.12% having been born in California. 4.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 154,538 | -1,021 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 155,559 | -1,021 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 156,580 | -1,021 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 157,601 | -1,021 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 158,622 | -812 | -0.51% |
| 2017 | 159,434 | -199 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 159,633 | -180 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 159,813 | 179 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 159,634 | 579 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 159,055 | 802 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 158,253 | 175 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 158,078 | 1,254 | 0.80% |
| 2010 | 156,824 | 38,106 | 2.82% |
| 2000 | 118,718 | 21,427 | 2.01% |
| 1990 | 97,291 | 49,264 | 7.31% |
| 1980 | 48,027 | 15,299 | 3.91% |
| 1970 | 32,728 | 6,716 | 2.32% |
| 1960 | 26,012 | 22,418 | 21.89% |
| 1950 | 3,594 | 1,494 | 5.52% |
| 1940 | 2,100 | 1,800 | 4.99% |
| 1900 | 300 | 0.00% |