Lancaster, Ohio Population 2022
Lancaster is a city located in Fairfield County Ohio. Lancaster has a 2020 population of 40,643. It is also the county seat of Fairfield County. Lancaster is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 4.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,794 in 2010.
The average household income in Lancaster is $57,154 with a poverty rate of 18.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $797 per month, and the median house value is $125,900. The median age in Lancaster is 39.5 years, 37.6 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
Lancaster Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lancasterwas:
- White: 93.30%
- Two or more races: 3.61%
- Black or African American: 2.20%
- Asian: 0.50%
- Native American: 0.23%
- Other race: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,467 | 93.30% |
| Two or More Races | 1,451 | 3.61% |
| Black or African American | 885 | 2.20% |
| Asian | 199 | 0.50% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 94 | 0.23% |
| Some Other Race | 63 | 0.16% |
Lancaster Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,369 | 2.39 | 55.3 |
| Non Family | 6,698 | 1.31 | 43.4 |
| Married | 6,549 | 3.1 | 77.3 |
| Female | 2,151 | 3.2 | 30.1 |
| Male | 971 | 3.32 | 44.3 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 622 | 2.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,418 | 8.64% |
| High School Graduate | 11,331 | 40.48% |
| Some College | 5,970 | 21.33% |
| Associates Degree | 2,653 | 9.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,261 | 11.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,738 | 6.21% |
Lancaster Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,353 | 23,430 | 4,618 |
| Black | 588 | 539 | 102 |
| 2+ Races | 545 | 522 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 429 | 399 | 121 |
| Asian | 161 | 156 | 62 |
| Native American | 51 | 41 | |
| Other Race | 51 | 44 | 44 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 96.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 86.27%.
$33,560
Average Earnings
$39,715
Average Male
$26,941
Average Female
Lancaster Language by Age
Lancaster Language
97.95% of Lancaster residents speak only English, while 2.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.93% of the population.
Lancaster Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,130 | 6,424 | 17.78% |
| Hispanic | 791 | 275 | 34.77% |
| Multiple | 1,403 | 252 | 17.96% |
| Black | 756 | 243 | 32.14% |
| Asian | 179 | 22 | 12.29% |
| Native | 94 | 22 | 23.40% |
| Other | 19 | NaN% |
18.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.77%
Male Poverty Rate
19.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lancaster
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lancaster is Hispanic, with 34.77% 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 3.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.03%.
Lancaster Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
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 55-64.
Lancaster Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,746 | 9.28% |
| Black | 74 | 12.48% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 7.28% |
Lancaster Veterans by Education
14.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
81.78%
Born in Lancaster
98.73%
Native Born
1.27%
Foreign Born
0.55%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.73% of Lancaster residents were born in the United States, with 81.78% having been born in Ohio. 0.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40,643 | 46 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 40,597 | 46 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 40,551 | 46 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 40,505 | 46 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 40,459 | 196 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 40,263 | 389 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 39,874 | 192 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 39,682 | 121 | 0.31% |
| 2014 | 39,561 | 283 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 39,278 | 455 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 38,823 | -67 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 38,890 | 96 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 38,794 | 3,459 | 0.94% |
| 2000 | 35,335 | 828 | 0.24% |
| 1990 | 34,507 | -446 | -0.13% |
| 1980 | 34,953 | 2,042 | 0.60% |
| 1970 | 32,911 | 2,995 | 0.96% |
| 1960 | 29,916 | 5,736 | 2.15% |
| 1950 | 24,180 | 2,240 | 0.98% |
| 1940 | 21,940 | 3,224 | 1.60% |
| 1930 | 18,716 | 4,010 | 2.44% |
| 1920 | 14,706 | 1,613 | 1.17% |
| 1910 | 13,093 | 4,102 | 3.83% |
| 1900 | 8,991 | 1,436 | 1.76% |
| 1890 | 7,555 | 752 | 1.05% |
| 1880 | 6,803 | 2,078 | 3.71% |
| 1870 | 4,725 | 422 | 0.94% |
| 1860 | 4,303 | 820 | 2.14% |
| 1850 | 3,483 | 211 | 0.63% |
| 1840 | 3,272 | 0.00% |