Lancaster City PUMA, CA

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2021 Population

176,933

8.05% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.1

0.292% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

19.4%

2.27% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,419

5.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$306,900

8.45% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,643

9.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lancaster City PUMA, CA had a population of 177k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $61,419. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lancaster City PUMA, CA grew from 163,749 to 176,933, a 8.05% increase and its median household income grew from $58,117 to $61,419, a 5.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lancaster City PUMA, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (29.2%), White (Hispanic) (20.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.5%), Other (Hispanic) (11.5%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (10.5%).

29.3% of the households in Lancaster City PUMA, CA 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.

95.3% of the residents in Lancaster City PUMA, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Los Angeles County (North Central)--Lancaster City PUMA, CA are Antelope Valley Community College District (3,186 degrees awarded in 2021), High Desert Medical College (484002) (595 degrees), and University of Antelope Valley (284 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lancaster City PUMA, CA was $306,900, and the homeownership rate was 55.2%.

Most people in Lancaster City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Lancaster City PUMA, CA was 2 cars per household.

Lancaster City PUMA, CA borders Ridgecrest, Arvin, Tehachapi & California City Cities PUMA, CA, Castaic PUMA, CA, and Palmdale City PUMA, CA.

United States California

Population & Diversity

Lancaster City PUMA, CA is home to a population of 177k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.3% of Lancaster City PUMA, CA residents were born outside of the country (20.1k people).

In 2021, there were 1.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.6k people) in Lancaster City PUMA, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.7k White (Hispanic) and 34.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lancaster City PUMA, CA are Spanish (41,321 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,809 households), and Arabic (1,052 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

87,679

Women

49.5%

89,445

Men

50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 177,124 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.3%

2021 Citizenship

95.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.3% of Lancaster City PUMA, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lancaster City PUMA, CA was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lancaster City PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lancaster City PUMA, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.6k ± 2.38k
White (Hispanic)
35.7k ± 2.67k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
34.5k ± 2.05k

43.4%

Hispanic Population

76.8k people

43.4% of the people in Lancaster City PUMA, CA are hispanic (76.8k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,555 ± 2,088 people
Philippines
2,064 ± 1,109 people
El Salvador
1,498 ± 946 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lancaster City PUMA, CA was Mexico, the natal country of 7,555 Lancaster City PUMA, CA residents, followed by Philippines with 2,064 and El Salvador with 1,498.

Foreign-Born Population

11.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

20.1k people

11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18k people

As of 2021, 11.3% of Lancaster City PUMA, CA residents (20.1k 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 City PUMA, CA was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lancaster City PUMA, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
41,321 households (25.1%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,809 households (1.1%)
Arabic
1,052 households (0.639%)

29.3% of the households in Lancaster City PUMA, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lancaster City PUMA, CA was Spanish. 25.1% of the households in Lancaster City PUMA, CA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,420 ± 382
Vietnam
2,183 ± 350
Gulf War (1990s)
1,170 ± 280

Lancaster City PUMA, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lancaster City PUMA, CA employs 63.6k people. The largest industries in Lancaster City PUMA, CA are Elementary & secondary schools (5,516 people), Construction (4,782 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (3,690 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($131,314), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($116,170), and Electric & gas, and other combinations ($113,065).

Males in Lancaster City PUMA, CA have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,770. The income inequality in Lancaster City PUMA, CA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.395, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,954

Women

46.6%

30,926

Men

53.4%

The workforce of Lancaster City PUMA, CA in 2020 was 57,880 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lancaster City PUMA, CA.

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Occupations

63.6k

2021 Value

9.96%

1 Year growth

± 9.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lancaster City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 9.96%, from 57.9k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lancaster City PUMA, CA, are Cashiers (1,772 people), Registered nurses (1,704 people), and Other managers (1,468 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lancaster City PUMA, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.6k

2021 Value

9.96%

1 Year growth

± 9.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lancaster City PUMA, CA grew at a rate of 9.96%, from 57.9k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lancaster City PUMA, CA, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,516 people), Construction (4,782 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (3,690 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lancaster City PUMA, CA, though some of these residents may live in Lancaster City PUMA, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,374

Median earning men ± $1,487

$38,869

Median earning women ± $1,293

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($81,584), Manufacturing ($64,155), and Information ($55,580).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,214), Manufacturing ($53,195), and Construction ($49,643).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in California. 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 California.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson was elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 18, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

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 California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 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 California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lancaster City PUMA, CA awarded 4,424 degrees. The student population of Lancaster City PUMA, CA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,203 male students and 8,636 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lancaster City PUMA, CA are Hispanic or Latino (2,529 and 57.4%), followed by White (840 and 19.1%), Black or African American (531 and 12.1%), and Two or More Races (209 and 4.74%).

The largest universities in Lancaster City PUMA, CA by number of degrees awarded are Antelope Valley Community College District (3,186 and 72%), High Desert Medical College (484002) (595 and 13.4%), and University of Antelope Valley (284 and 6.42%).

The most popular majors in Los Angeles County (North Central)--Lancaster City PUMA, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (752 and 17%), Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (353 and 7.98%), and General Social Sciences (311 and 7.03%).

The median tuition cost in Los Angeles County (North Central)--Lancaster City PUMA, CA for a public four year colleges is $1,104 for in-state students and $6,960 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 13,839 students enrolled in Lancaster City PUMA, CA, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 8,179 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
311 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
140 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
128 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Los Angeles County (North Central)--Lancaster City PUMA, CA was General Social Sciences with 311 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Los Angeles County (North Central)--Lancaster City PUMA, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Antelope Valley Community College District
3,186 degrees awarded
High Desert Medical College (484002)
595 degrees awarded
University of Antelope Valley
284 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Antelope Valley Community College District with 3,186 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,490 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lancaster City PUMA, CA, which is 0.508 times less than the 2,934 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,529 degrees mean that there were 3.01 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 840 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($1,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($20) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.69% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.4% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lancaster City PUMA, CA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (38.3k), Some college (33.8k), and Secondary Education (26.1k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lancaster City PUMA, CA was $306,900 in 2021, which is 1.25 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $283,000 to $306,900, a 8.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Lancaster City PUMA, CA is 55.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lancaster City PUMA, CA have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lancaster City PUMA, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lancaster City PUMA, CA is $61,419. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lancaster City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

Housing

Property

$306,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,851

$30,665

Median Property Taxes

±$1,397

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 City PUMA, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

55.2%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55.2% of the housing units in Lancaster City PUMA, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lancaster City PUMA, CA was Cupertino, Saratoga Cities & Los Gatos Town PUMA, CA with a value of $200,929, followed by Mountain View, Palo Alto & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA and San Ramon City & Danville Town PUMA, CA, with respective values of $180,654 and $179,950.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lancaster City PUMA, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,419

Median Household Income

± $1,907

55.5k

Number of Households

± 2,004

In 2021, the median household income of the 55.5k households in Lancaster City PUMA, CA grew to $61,419 from the previous year's value of $58,117.

The following chart displays the households in Lancaster City PUMA, CA 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.

Wage Distribution

0.395

2021 Wage GINI in Lancaster City PUMA, CA

0.394

2020 Wage GINI in Lancaster City PUMA, CA

In 2021, the income inequality in Lancaster City PUMA, CA was 0.395 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.36% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Lancaster City PUMA, CA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lancaster City PUMA, CA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lancaster City PUMA, CA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (7.08%)

In 2021, 78.8% of workers in Lancaster City PUMA, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (7.08%).

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.

Commute Time

30.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lancaster City PUMA, CA have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 7.88% of the workforce in Lancaster City PUMA, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lancaster City PUMA, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lancaster City PUMA, CA (33.2k out of 171k 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 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lancaster City PUMA, CA is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.6% of the population of Lancaster City PUMA, CA has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 23.8% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 9.6% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.9% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.44%

Uninsured

50.1%

Employer Coverage

23.8%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

9.6%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lancaster City PUMA, CA declined by 13.2% from 5.11% to 4.44%.

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