State
County
Land Area (mi²)
94.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,650.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.65%
Growth Since 2010
-0.69%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Lancaster, California Population 2021
155,559
Lancaster is a city located in Los Angeles County California. With a 2020 population of 155,559, it is the 33rd largest city in California and the 165th largest city in the United States . Lancaster is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 156,633 in 2010. Lancaster reached it's highest population of 159,813 in 2015. Spanning over 95 miles, Lancaster has a population density of 1,650 people per square mile.
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 Lancaster was:
- 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%
The current population of Lancaster, California is 155,559 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 158,622.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 156,633.
Lancaster, California Population 2021
| 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% |
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Lancaster Population by Race
Lancaster Population Pyramid $2021
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Lancaster Population by Age
Lancaster Households and Families
| 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
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Lancaster Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Lancaster Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Lancaster Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Lancaster Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,271
Average Earnings
$46,462
Average Male
$35,962
Average Female
Lancaster Earnings by Educational Attainment
Lancaster Language by Age
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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 Language
Lancaster Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 11,305 | 2,180 | 19.28% |
| 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 Asian, with 11.60% 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 Poverty
Lancaster Poverty Rate by Education
Lancaster Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Lancaster Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Lancaster Marital Status
Lancaster Veterans by War
Lancaster Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Lancaster Veterans by Education
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14.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
Lancaster Veterans by Education
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51.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Lancaster Employment by Age
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Lancaster Employment by Race
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Lancaster Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Lancaster Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |