Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County is home to 557,931 people. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Pennsylvania rate (11.7%). The median household income is $86,959.
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| Measure | Value | Pennsylvania | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 557,931 | 13,018,639 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $86,959 | $77,971 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 8.2% | 11.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 10.4% | 15.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.2% | 5.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.4% | 35.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $301,100 | $254,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,357 | $1,209 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.4% | 48.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.8% | 7.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.4 years | 40.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Cecil County, Maryland
- Harford County, Maryland
- Berks County
- Chester County
- Dauphin County
- Lebanon County
- York County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.