County · Virginia
Lancaster County, Virginia
Lancaster County, Virginia. Lancaster County had 10,995 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 5 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 51103.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,995
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,919 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,936
Median household income
$69,713
±$6,479 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$327,000
±$24,655 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,033
±$52 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Lancaster County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,919 residents in Lancaster County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,995 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,936 over 133 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lancaster County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,936 | 8,705,170 | +212 |
| Households | 5,701±254 | 3,365,732 | +639 |
| Average household size | 1.87±0.08 | 2.52 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 7,496±64 | 3,684,756 | −129 |
Lancaster County's population since 2000
From 11,567 in 2000 to 10,995 in 2025: down 4.9%. 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 5 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Kilmarnock with 1,457 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kilmarnock | 1,445 | $40,234 |
|---|---|---|
| Irvington | 474 | $126,136 |
| White StoneGEOID 5185600 | 380 | $58,036 |
| WeemsGEOID 5183888 | 184 | $61,389 |
| LancasterGEOID 5143704 | 105 | not published |
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 58.2 years old; 14.5% are under 18 and 39.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.5%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lancaster County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.2±0.9 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.5%±0.2 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 39.9%±0.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% | 11.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.4%±0.6 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.5%±1.5 pts | 18.3% | −5.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±1.4 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4%±1.3 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.4%±2.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.5%±3.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5%±2.3 pts | 6.9% | −3.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1%±3.3 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.3%±3.4 pts | 42.2% | +9.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.3%±2.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 5,701 households earn less than $69,713 a year (±$6,479), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $66,102 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lancaster County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,713±$6,479 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,227±$9,145 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,443±$4,873 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3%±3.2 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.3%±12.3 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.9%±3.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.5%±4.2 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 81.5% of Lancaster County's occupied homes and renters 18.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $327,000 by its owner (±$24,655). The median renter pays $1,033 a month including utilities, and 27.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lancaster County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $327,000±$24,655 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,033±$52 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.3%±10.3 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,495±$138 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.5%±3.0 pts | 67.3% | +5.6 pts |
| Housing units | 7,496±64 | 3,684,756 | −129 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5%±5.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.7%±2.5 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1%±1.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.6%±2.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 116 new housing units across Lancaster County in 2025 (100 single-family), 10.6 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?
78.5% of Lancaster County's workers drive alone and 14.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.5%.
| Measure | Lancaster County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.8%±2.9 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.5%±4.6 pts | 4.3% | +5.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5%±4.5 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1%±2.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.8%±3.8 pts | 18.3% | +9.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min±4.3 | 27.3 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 are Lancaster County's census tracts?
Lancaster County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $68,088 (Tract 303.01) to $86,328 (Tract 303.02).
| Tract 30151103030100 | 3,573±382 | $72,908 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 30251103030200 | 3,745±368 | $68,955 |
| Tract 303.0151103030301 | 1,879±265 | $68,088 |
| Tract 303.0251103030302 | 1,739±195 | $86,328 |
| Tract 990151103990100 | 0±13 | not published |
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 Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 112th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 80th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 77th of 133 |
| Median household income | 62nd of 133 |
| Median home value | 45th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 71st of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 78th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 133 |
| Median age | 2nd of 133 |
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.