Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lancaster County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42071
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 071
Geography
- Land Area
- 943.92 sq mi
- Water Area
- 39.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 983.84 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.041992
- Longitude
- -76.250198
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 545,823
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 418,690
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 486,657 | 89.2% |
| Hispanic | 59,164 | 10.8% |
| White | 444,859 | 81.5% |
| Black | 17,801 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 11,365 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 238 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,413 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 380,490 | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 38,202 | 9.1% |
| White | 351,565 | 84.0% |
| Black | 16,757 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 10,144 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,471 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 665 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 557,931
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $88,596
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 44,440
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 455,405 | 81.6% |
| Black | 22,388 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 13,540 | 2.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 329,643
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 106,363 | 32.3% |
| Republican | 169,683 | 51.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 44,134 | 13.4% |
| Other | 2,902 | 0.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 157,163 | 47.7% |
| Female | 171,030 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 252,398 | 76.6% |
| Hispanic | 26,597 | 8.1% |
| Black | 5,158 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 5,908 | 1.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 223,131
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 181,219 | 71.8% |
| Hispanic | 9,655 | 36.3% |
| Black | 2,433 | 47.2% |
| Asian | 2,954 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 106,317 | 67.6% |
| Female | 116,035 | 67.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 110,277 (29.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 123,275 (32.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 219,224
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $306,347
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,391
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.