City · Texas
Lancaster, Texas
Lancaster, city, in Dallas County, Texas. Lancaster had 40,526 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 41,275 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 40,820 (±75). GEOID 4841212.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,526
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 41,275 · ACS 2020-2024: 40,820 ±75
Median household income
$68,302
±$8,153 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$246,300
±$13,095 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,704
±$102 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Lancaster and what county is it in?
Lancaster is a city in Dallas County, Texas. It covers 33.1 square miles of land, 1,248 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lancaster is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (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, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 40,526 people lived in Lancaster on July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 41,275 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 40,820 (±75).
| Measure | Lancaster | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 40,820 ±75 | 2,621,179 | +1,606 |
| Households | 14,748 ±896 | 982,737 | +1,440 |
| Average household size | 2.74 ±0.17 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,458 ±890 | 1,064,965 | +1,197 |
Lancaster's population since 2000
From 25,894 in 2000 to 40,526 in 2025: up 56.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lancaster 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?
The median resident of Lancaster is 35.7 years old; 28.1% are under 18 and 12.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 64.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.4%. 8.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lancaster | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 ±2.8 | 34.1 | +3.5 |
| Under 18 years | 28.1% ±2.6 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.1% ±1.6 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±2.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.4% ±3.7 pts | 41.3% | +6.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 7.9% ±2.1 pts | 26.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 64.2% ±4.1 pts | 22.1% | −5.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.1% ±1.9 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.3% ±3.2 pts | 42.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4% ±2.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0% ±2.5 pts | 10.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.8% ±2.9 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.9% ±1.9 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.3% ±3.7 pts | 35.7% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8% ±3.1 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±4.1 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 earn?
Half of Lancaster's 14,748 households earn less than $68,302 a year (±$8,153), against $76,547 in Dallas County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $70,468 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lancaster | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,302 ±$8,153 | $76,547 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,731 ±$7,152 | $112,403 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,689 ±$2,906 | $42,559 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0% ±3.7 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8% ±6.4 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9% ±2.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% ±2.1 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6% ±3.6 pts | 92.2% | – |
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?
Owners occupy 68.1% of Lancaster's occupied homes and renters 31.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $246,300 by its owner (±$13,095). The median renter pays $1,704 a month including utilities, and 63.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lancaster | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $246,300 ±$13,095 | $303,000 | +$78,064 |
| Median gross rent | $1,704 ±$102 | $1,565 | +$382 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 63.1% ±10.4 pts | 42.7% | +17.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,828 ±$121 | $2,166 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.1% ±4.5 pts | 50.8% | +10.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.9% ±4.5 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Housing units | 15,458 ±890 | 1,064,965 | +1,197 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2% ±3.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.3% ±3.5 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.9% ±2.3 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±1.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
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 building?
Builders took permits for 23 new housing units in Lancaster in 2025 (23 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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 work and get to work?
76.2% of Lancaster's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Lancaster | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.2% ±3.1 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±2.0 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.2% ±3.6 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.6% ±3.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±2.3 pts | 15.7% | +6.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.7 min ±1.5 | 26.8 min | −2.1 min |
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?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Lancaster, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $27,109 (Tract 167.06) to $111,681 (Tract 167.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 167.08Dallas County | 6,659 | $111,681 |
| Tract 168.06Dallas County | 5,737 | $66,639 |
| Tract 168.03Dallas County | 5,582 | $57,867 |
| Tract 168.05Dallas County | 4,300 | $99,559 |
| Tract 167.07Dallas County | 4,181 | $61,370 |
| Tract 167.04Dallas County | 4,154 | $73,149 |
| Tract 168.02Dallas County | 5,653 | $82,835 |
| Tract 167.06Dallas County | 2,333 | $27,109 |
| Tract 167.09Dallas County | 3,939 | $47,011 |
| Tract 169.03Dallas County | 8,056 | $58,522 |
| Tract 112.01Dallas County | 4,419 | $64,679 |
| Tract 167.11Dallas County | 2,101 | $59,747 |
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) · Census block assignment files
How does Lancaster compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lancaster is the 1,027th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 95th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Lancaster ranks 455th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 95th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 661st | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 411th | 979 |
| Median household income | 455th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 494th | 978 |
| Median home value | 358th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 144th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 378th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 353rd | 877 |
| Median age | 538th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 572nd | 973 |
| Work from home | 386th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 338th | 976 |
Lancaster's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Lancaster with other places
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?
9 of the 57 figures for Lancaster 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lancaster are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lancaster.