Pennsylvania Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 557,931 (100%) |
| Population Density | 591 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 36 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $86,959 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,128 |
| Median Home Value | $301,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 219,224 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 148,550 (67.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 64,198 (29.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,476 (3.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 212,748 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Family Households | 146,761 (69.0%) |
The table below compares Lancaster County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Pennsylvania by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 6 | 92nd |
| Population Density | # 9 | 88th |
| Median Household Income | # 8 | 89th |
| Per Capita Income | # 12 | 83rd |
| Diversity Index | # 16 | 77th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Pennsylvania Census Data Comparison Tool.
