Lancaster County's estimated 2026 population is 569,531 with a growth rate of 0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lancaster County is the 7th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 520,325 and has seen a growth of 9.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lancaster County includes 82.87% White, 4% other race, 3.99% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (82.87%)
Two or more races (6.51%)
Other race (4%)
Black or African American (3.99%)
Asian (2.36%)
Native American (0.18%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 460,035 | 82.87% |
| Two or more races | 36,119 | 6.51% |
| Other race | 22,231 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 22,176 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 13,086 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 987 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 517 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lancaster County's average per capita income is $50,485. Household income levels show a median of $83,703. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,077 | $137,500 |
| Families | $100,685 | $125,465 |
| Households | $83,703 | $107,934 |
| Non Families | $47,709 | $64,503 |
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