Lancaster, PA

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2021 Population
58,034
2.17% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
32.3
1.22% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
19.1%
7.14% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$54,145
9.1% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$145,300
14% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
29,407
2.57% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Lancaster, PA had a population of 58k people with a median age of 32.3 and a median household income of $54,145. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lancaster, PA declined from 59,321 to 58,034, a −2.17% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,628 to $54,145, a 9.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lancaster, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (38.8%), White (Hispanic) (16%), Other (Hispanic) (13.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (7.38%).

None of the households in Lancaster, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94% of the residents in Lancaster, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lancaster, PA are Franklin and Marshall College (699 degrees awarded in 2021), Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (452 degrees), and Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (58 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lancaster, PA was $145,300, and the homeownership rate was 46.6%.

Most people in Lancaster, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Lancaster, PA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Lancaster, PA is home to a population of 58k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.7% of Lancaster, PA residents were born outside of the country (7.39k people).

In 2021, there were 2.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.5k people) in Lancaster, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.3k White (Hispanic) and 7.65k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94%
2021 Citizenship
94.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94% of Lancaster, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lancaster, PA was 94.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lancaster, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    22.5k ± 1.34k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    9.3k ± 1.33k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    7.65k ± 1.12k
40.4%
Hispanic Population
23.4k people

In 2021, there were 2.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.5k people) in Lancaster, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.3k White (Hispanic) and 7.65k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

40.4% of the people in Lancaster, PA are hispanic (23.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lancaster, PA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    98,153 ± 7,663 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    81,192 ± 6,974 people
  3. China
    66,978 ± 6,337 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 98,153 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 81,192 and China with 66,978.

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Foreign-Born Population

12.7%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
7.39k people
12.5%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
7.42k people

As of 2021, 12.7% of Lancaster, PA residents (7.39k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lancaster, PA was 12.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    410 ± 144
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    339 ± 129
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    227 ± 115

Lancaster, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Lancaster, PA employs 29.4k people. The largest industries in Lancaster, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,651 people), Manufacturing (4,557 people), and Retail Trade (3,967 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,875), Public Administration ($51,705), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($50,625).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,734. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

29.4k
2021 Value
± 1,404
−2.57%
1 Year decline
± 6.78%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lancaster, PA declined at a rate of −2.57%, from 30.2k employees to 29.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lancaster, PA, are Production Occupations (3,144 people), Material Moving Occupations (2,950 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,847 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lancaster, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

29.4k
2021 Value
± 1,404
−2.57%
1 Year decline
± 6.78%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lancaster, PA declined at a rate of −2.57%, from 30.2k employees to 29.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lancaster, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,651 people), Manufacturing (4,557 people), and Retail Trade (3,967 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lancaster, PA, though some of these residents may live in Lancaster, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$36,046
Median earning men ± $2,672
$28,138
Median earning women ± $2,171

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,857), Public Administration ($55,938), and Construction ($44,266).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($37,577), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,173), and Wholesale Trade ($35,815).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $110B
  2. $76.1B
  3. $43.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B
2020 Value in Pennsylvania
$1.46T
Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $73.7B
  2. $72.6B
  3. $36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Lancaster, PA awarded 1,254 degrees. The student population of Lancaster, PA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 2,166 male students and 1,536 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lancaster, PA are White (806 and 69.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (142 and 12.3%), Black or African American (111 and 9.59%), and Asian (43 and 3.71%).

The largest universities in Lancaster, PA by number of degrees awarded are Franklin and Marshall College (699 and 55.7%), Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (452 and 36%), and Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (58 and 4.63%).

The most popular majors in Lancaster, PA are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (104 and 8.29%), General Business Administration & Management (64 and 5.1%), and HVAC Maintenance (60 and 4.78%).

The median tuition cost in Lancaster, PA for private four year colleges is $44,983.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2021 in Lancaster, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 45.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,702 (58.5% men and 41.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,702 students enrolled in Lancaster, PA, 58.5% men and 41.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,259 records, of which 38.7% were women and 61.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 104 degrees awarded
  2. 64 degrees awarded
  3. 53 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lancaster, PA was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 104 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lancaster, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 699 degrees awarded
  2. 452 degrees awarded
  3. 58 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Franklin and Marshall College with 699 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 735 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lancaster, PA, which is 1.42 times more than the 519 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 806 degrees mean that there were 5.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 142 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($44,983) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($945) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Lancaster, PA was $145,300 in 2021, which is 0.593 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $127,500 to $145,300, a 14% increase. The homeownership rate in Lancaster, PA is 46.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lancaster, PA have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lancaster, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lancaster, PA is $54,145. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Lancaster, PA was Census Tract 135.03 with a value of $130,000, followed by Census Tract 118.02 and Census Tract 132.02, with respective values of $88,900 and $88,839.

Property

$145,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$9,151
$9,907
Median Property Taxes
±$749

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lancaster, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lancaster, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

46.6%
Homeownership
2021
66.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 46.6% of the housing units in Lancaster, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lancaster, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 135.03
  2. Census Tract 118.02
  3. Census Tract 132.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lancaster, PA was Census Tract 135.03 with a value of $130,000, followed by Census Tract 118.02 and Census Tract 132.02, with respective values of $88,900 and $88,839.

The following map shows all of the places in Lancaster, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$54,145
Median Household Income
± $3,583
21.3k
Number of Households
± 1,128

In 2021, the median household income of the 21.3k households in Lancaster, PA grew to $54,145 from the previous year's value of $49,628.

The following chart displays the households in Lancaster, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lancaster, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (62.7%)
  2. Carpooled (12.9%)
  3. Walked (10.8%)

In 2021, 62.7% of workers in Lancaster, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.9%) and those who walked to work (10.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

23 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lancaster, PA have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Lancaster, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lancaster, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lancaster, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

19.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lancaster, PA (10.5k out of 54.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lancaster, PA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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93.1% of the population of Lancaster, PA has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 32.4% on Medicaid, 7.22% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.613% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lancaster County, PA see 1375 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.865% decrease from the previous year (1387 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1734 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 602 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,375 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lancaster County, PA

Primary care physicians in Lancaster County, PA see an average of 1,375 patients per year. This represents a 0.865% decrease from the previous year (1,387 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lancaster County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 29.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.01% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

6.91%
Uninsured
42.4%
Employer Coverage
32.4%
Medicaid
7.22%
Medicare
10.4%
Non-Group
0.613%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lancaster, PA declined by 2.66% from 7.1% to 6.91%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lancaster, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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