Lancaster, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Lancaster, Kentucky Summary
Life in Lancaster research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lancaster over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lancaster:
The population in Lancaster is 3,845.
The median home value in Lancaster is $88,900.
The median income in Lancaster is $42,641.
The median rent in Lancaster is $736.
The unemployment rate in Lancaster is 6.3%.
The poverty rate in Lancaster is 23.9%.
Table Of Contents
Lancaster SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
3
Commute
5
Lancaster, KY Crime Report
85
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,127.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-8.48%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lancaster / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 85 | 2,127.1 | 2,038.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 175.2 | 259.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 50.1 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 52.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 100.1 | 168.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 78 | 1,952.0 | 1,779.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 18 | 450.5 | 344.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 47 | 1,176.2 | 1,178.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 325.3 | 256.8 | 282.7 |
Lancaster, KY Photos
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Rankings for Lancaster in Kentucky
Map Of Lancaster, KY
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Population over time in Lancaster
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,845 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 3,832 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 3,828 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 3,831 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 3,814 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 3,779 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 3,726 | 7.8% |
| 2014 | 3,458 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 3,497 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 3,521 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lancaster
| Race | Lancaster | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.3% | 83.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 9.2% | 7.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Lancaster
| Gender | Lancaster | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.6% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lancaster for adults over 25
| Education | Lancaster | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lancaster, Kentucky
| Income | Lancaster | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.8% | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.6% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.6% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.8% | 17.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2.2% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 14.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.3% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.7% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
