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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lancaster County had 563,159 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). It holds 107 places (19 cities, villages and boroughs, 41 towns and townships and 47 census-designated) and 116 census tracts. GEOID 42071.
Lancaster County is the county of the Lancaster, PA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
563,159
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 552,984 · ACS 2020-2024: 557,931
Median household income
$86,959
±$1,323 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$301,100
±$4,176 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,357
±$20 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Lancaster County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 552,984 residents in Lancaster County. The Census Bureau estimates 563,159 for July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 557,931 over 944 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 557,931 | 13,018,639 | +16,932 |
| Households | 212,748±813 | 5,274,853 | +11,128 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.01 | 2.39 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 219,224±92 | 5,806,452 | +8,239 |
Lancaster County's population since 2000
From 470,658 in 2000 to 563,159 in 2025: up 19.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County holds 107 places: 19 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 41 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 47 census-designated places. The largest is Lancaster with 58,366 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lancaster | 58,039 | $63,690 |
|---|---|---|
| Manheim Township, Lancaster County | 43,977 | $102,134 |
| East Hempfield Township | 26,304 | $99,384 |
| Manor Township, Lancaster County | 21,849 | $89,917 |
| Warwick Township, Lancaster County | 19,022 | $104,013 |
| Lancaster Township, Lancaster County | 18,642 | $88,912 |
| East Lampeter Township | 17,776 | $87,361 |
| West Lampeter Township | 17,383 | $110,143 |
| West Hempfield Township | 17,020 | $98,099 |
| Ephrata | 13,794 | $69,735 |
| Rapho Township | 12,024 | $86,716 |
| Elizabethtown | 11,639 | $76,105 |
| Salisbury Township, Lancaster County | 11,494 | $92,816 |
| East Cocalico Township | 10,767 | $96,875 |
| Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County | 10,721 | $97,926 |
| Ephrata Township | 10,386 | $85,058 |
| Penn Township, Lancaster County | 10,210 | $87,620 |
| Columbia | 10,207 | $54,437 |
| Lititz | 9,381 | $88,576 |
| Willow Street | 9,149 | $109,675 |
| West Donegal Township | 8,944 | $90,461 |
| Upper Leacock Township | 8,921 | $83,818 |
| East Donegal Township | 8,684 | $109,158 |
| West Earl Township | 8,560 | $98,068 |
| Mount Joy | 8,325 | $90,061 |
| Millersville | 7,903 | $67,866 |
| Brecknock Township, Lancaster County | 7,557 | $99,238 |
| Leola | 7,465 | $91,154 |
| West Cocalico Township | 7,456 | $96,480 |
| Earl Township, Lancaster County | 7,144 | $83,793 |
| Providence Township | 6,995 | $63,696 |
| Clay Township, Lancaster County | 6,857 | $84,389 |
| East Earl Township | 6,699 | $102,410 |
| New Holland | 5,743 | $63,182 |
| Paradise Township, Lancaster County | 5,672 | $107,188 |
| Leacock Township | 5,652 | $83,260 |
| Pequea Township | 5,474 | $109,447 |
| Martic Township | 5,221 | $93,041 |
| Manheim | 5,046 | $81,273 |
| Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County | 4,609 | $118,519 |
| East Petersburg | 4,573 | $91,930 |
| Strasburg Township | 4,457 | $94,242 |
| Akron | 4,152 | $76,569 |
| Little Britain Township | 4,118 | $87,331 |
| Maytown | 4,098 | $119,097 |
| Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County | 3,985 | $99,583 |
| East Drumore Township | 3,936 | $78,844 |
| Conestoga Township | 3,914 | $93,152 |
| Colerain Township, Lancaster County | 3,883 | $82,788 |
| Denver | 3,792 | $85,531 |
| Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County | 3,536 | $92,917 |
| Reamstown | 3,367 | $96,083 |
| Conoy Township | 3,361 | $73,511 |
| Fulton Township | 3,214 | $78,990 |
| Bart Township | 3,181 | $75,000 |
| Strasburg | 3,117 | $85,750 |
| Brownstown, Lancaster County | 3,081 | $99,961 |
| Mountville | 3,017 | $97,206 |
| Bowmansville | 2,989 | $107,381 |
| Salunga | 2,963 | $61,442 |
| Rothsville | 2,960 | $107,000 |
| Quarryville | 2,843 | $79,744 |
| Marietta | 2,623 | $54,167 |
| Drumore Township | 2,561 | $82,969 |
| SwartzvilleGEOID 4275664 | 2,273 | $97,353 |
| RheemsGEOID 4264392 | 2,253 | $96,667 |
| Eden Township | 2,239 | $91,250 |
| LandisvilleGEOID 4241304 | 2,196 | $88,148 |
| Gap | 2,186 | $87,500 |
| Adamstown | 1,938 | $117,554 |
| ClayGEOID 4213952 | 1,869 | not published |
| Reinholds | 1,786 | $97,850 |
| Lampeter | 1,737 | $101,667 |
| BainbridgeGEOID 4203800 | 1,536 | $99,167 |
| Intercourse | 1,494 | $84,318 |
| Terre Hill | 1,357 | $63,750 |
| Paradise | 1,305 | $100,089 |
| BrickervilleGEOID 4208504 | 1,277 | $74,167 |
| ConestogaGEOID 4215584 | 1,163 | $90,909 |
| East EarlGEOID 4221064 | 1,113 | $105,363 |
| Christiana | 1,112 | $74,766 |
| FivepointvilleGEOID 4226232 | 1,090 | $71,692 |
| Blue Ball | 1,084 | $98,727 |
| Georgetown (Lancaster County) | 1,058 | $73,750 |
| Farmersville | 1,051 | $52,481 |
| SchoeneckGEOID 4268200 | 1,009 | $138,269 |
| PenrynGEOID 4259344 | 980 | $63,545 |
| Washington BoroGEOID 4281360 | 721 | $107,292 |
| RohrerstownGEOID 4265864 | – | $56,773 |
| HopelandGEOID 4235632 | 641 | $76,639 |
| Wakefield | 634 | $70,417 |
| StevensGEOID 4274040 | 611 | $48,750 |
| WitmerGEOID 4285968 | 550 | $101,023 |
| CambridgeGEOID 4210908 | – | not published |
| SoudersburgGEOID 4271848 | 523 | $76,821 |
| GordonvilleGEOID 4230136 | 523 | $32,917 |
| Bird-in-HandGEOID 4206496 | 427 | not published |
| ChurchtownGEOID 4213632 | 417 | $143,487 |
| Little BritainGEOID 4243828 | 406 | not published |
| FalmouthGEOID 4225168 | 397 | not published |
| RonksGEOID 4265984 | 391 | $80,250 |
| SmoketownGEOID 4271504 | 390 | $106,818 |
| KirkwoodGEOID 4239944 | 388 | $75,875 |
| GoodvilleGEOID 4230096 | 388 | $43,293 |
| ReftonGEOID 4264032 | 310 | $146,897 |
| HinkletownGEOID 4234992 | – | not published |
| Morgantown | 1,614 | $78,166 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lancaster County?
The median resident of Lancaster County is 39.4 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.5%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±0.3 | 40.9 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 23.1%±0.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.5% | 8.7% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.1%±0.2 pts | 73.0% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | +0.2 pts |
| 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 | 2.9%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | +0.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.8%±0.7 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±0.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 11.8%±0.4 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.2%±0.6 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.5%±0.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.4%±0.7 pts | 35.2% | +5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.8%±0.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±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 County earn?
Half of Lancaster County's 212,748 households earn less than $86,959 a year (±$1,323), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 the median was $81,295 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,664 after inflation. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,959±$1,323 | $77,971 | +$5,664 |
| Mean household income | $112,346±$1,686 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,128±$611 | $44,355 | +$3,507 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2%±0.5 pts | 11.7% | −1.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.4%±1.3 pts | 15.6% | −4.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2%±0.5 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1%±0.5 pts | 89.7% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 69.8% of Lancaster County's occupied homes and renters 30.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $301,100 by its owner (±$4,176). The median renter pays $1,357 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $301,100±$4,176 | $254,500 | +$43,393 |
| Median gross rent | $1,357±$20 | $1,209 | +$115 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8%±1.9 pts | 39.5% | −2.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,818±$20 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.8%±0.8 pts | 69.3% | +1.7 pts |
| Housing units | 219,224±92 | 5,806,452 | +8,239 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.4%±0.9 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7%±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.5%±0.7 pts | 25.0% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 1,296 new housing units across Lancaster County in 2025 (818 single-family), 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lancaster County get to work?
71.8% of Lancaster County's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7%±0.4 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±0.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.8%±0.8 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0%±0.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.5%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.6%±0.6 pts | 15.6% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min±0.3 | 26.3 min | +0.5 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 are Lancaster County's census tracts?
Lancaster County is divided into 116 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $28,021 (Tract 9) to $163,611 (Tract 119.01).
All 116 census tracts of Lancaster County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lancaster County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 67 |
| Median household income | 8th of 67 |
| Median home value | 7th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 60th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 67 |
| Median age | 63rd of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.