Township · Pennsylvania
Lancaster Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster Township, Lancaster County, township, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lancaster Township, Lancaster County had 18,592 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,642 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,641 (±36). GEOID 4207141224.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,592
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,642 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,641 ±36
Median household income
$88,912
±$8,997 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$278,900
±$11,788 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,508
±$101 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Lancaster Township, Lancaster County and what county is it in?
Lancaster Township, Lancaster County is a township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It covers 5.9 square miles of land, 3,182 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lancaster Township, Lancaster County is in the Lancaster, PA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,592 people lived in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County on July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 18,642 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,641 (±36).
| Measure | Lancaster Township, Lancaster County | Lancaster County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,641±36 | 557,931 | +1,519 |
| Households | 7,266±324 | 212,748 | +487 |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.11 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,457±314 | 219,224 | no clear change |
Lancaster Township, Lancaster County's population since 2000
From 13,944 in 2000 to 18,592 in 2025: up 33.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lancaster Township, Lancaster County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County?
The median resident of Lancaster Township, Lancaster County is 39.3 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 22.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.6%. 12.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lancaster Township, Lancaster County | Lancaster County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3±3.0 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9%±3.9 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.8%±2.9 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 45.9%±2.7 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.6%±4.4 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.4%±5.0 pts | 79.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.8%±4.8 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±2.0 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.6%±3.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.7%±5.0 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9%±2.3 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±1.1 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1%±2.0 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.0%±3.9 pts | 32.4% | +7.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.2%±2.8 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.4%±5.3 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County earn?
Half of Lancaster Township, Lancaster County's 7,266 households earn less than $88,912 a year (±$8,997), against $86,959 in Lancaster County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $72,261 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $16,651 after inflation. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lancaster Township, Lancaster County | Lancaster County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,912±$8,997 | $86,959 | +$16,651 |
| Mean household income | $122,135±$15,580 | $112,346 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,156±$6,243 | $43,128 | +$8,971 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0%±2.8 pts | 8.2% | −5.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.6%±7.7 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.0%±3.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5%±0.8 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.9%±1.1 pts | 88.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County?
Owners occupy 67.9% of Lancaster Township, Lancaster County's occupied homes and renters 32.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,900 by its owner (±$11,788). The median renter pays $1,508 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lancaster Township, Lancaster County | Lancaster County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $278,900±$11,788 | $301,100 | +$59,590 |
| Median gross rent | $1,508±$101 | $1,357 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8%±12.3 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,656±$100 | $1,818 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.9%±3.9 pts | 69.8% | +6.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.1%±3.9 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 7,457±314 | 219,224 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9%±2.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 42.7%±4.4 pts | 55.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.2%±3.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.4%±3.7 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1%±1.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lancaster Township, Lancaster County building?
Builders took permits for 63 new housing units in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 3.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County work and get to work?
73.3% of Lancaster Township, Lancaster County's workers drive alone and 13.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Lancaster Township, Lancaster County | Lancaster County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8%±3.1 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±2.1 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.3%±4.6 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±3.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.2%±3.4 pts | 11.6% | +10.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min±2.0 | 23.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $75,202 (Tract 135.05) to $133,194 (Tract 135.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 135.04Lancaster County | 6,757 | $78,346 |
| Tract 135.02Lancaster County | 4,891 | $85,282 |
| Tract 135.05Lancaster County | 3,878 | $75,202 |
| Tract 134Lancaster County | 2,811 | $84,363 |
| Tract 135.03Lancaster County | 2,807 | $133,194 |
| Tract 8Lancaster County | 4,133 | $38,768 |
| Tract 136.01Lancaster County | 3,599 | $80,486 |
| Tract 12Lancaster County | 5,325 | $58,667 |
| Tract 137.01Lancaster County | 5,279 | $91,094 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lancaster Township, Lancaster County) · Census block assignment files
How does Lancaster Township, Lancaster County compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lancaster Township, Lancaster County is the 642nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 82nd-most populous of 1,542 in Pennsylvania.
Lancaster Township, Lancaster County ranks 692nd of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 82nd | 1,542 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 910th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 368th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 692nd | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 509th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 645th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 302nd | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 1,081st | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 429th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,665th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,620th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 777th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,465th | 2,156 |
Lancaster Township, Lancaster County's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lancaster Township, Lancaster County?
10 of the 57 figures for Lancaster Township, Lancaster County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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