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Lancaster, PA

Founded 1730Lancaster CountyElev. 112 m
Population
57,683
Median home
$203,700
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
37
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Lancaster

Lancaster is home to roughly 57,683 residents. Lancaster was founded in 1730 and sits in Lancaster County. The median age is 31.9 and the median household income is $63,421. Homes carry a median value of $203,700, and about 48% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (42.8%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
57,683
Median age
31.9
Median household income
$63,421
Per-capita income
$29,234
Poverty rate
20.7%
High-school grad or higher
82.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
Unemployment
7.9%
Avg. commute
23.4 min
Work from home
9.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White38.2%
Hispanic or Latino42.8%
Black12.2%
Asian2.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.1%
Production, transportation & material moving21.3%
Sales & office19.6%
Service19.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$203,700
Median gross rent
$1,177/mo
Owner-occupied
47.5%
Median year built
1938
Households
21,243
Avg. household size
2.53

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Lancaster has 37 public schools — 23 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 11 schools
Reading40%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Conestoga Valley SHSHighGrades 9–12
La Academia Partnership CSHighGrades 6–12charter
Manheim Twp HSHighGrades 9–12
McCaskey CampusHighGrades 9–12
Phoenix AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Centerville MSMiddleGrades 7–8
Gerald G Huesken MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Jackson MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Landis Run Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Lincoln MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Manheim Twp MSMiddleGrades 7–8
Manor Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Reynolds MSMiddleGrades 6–8
Wheatland MSMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime2% below national
Lancaster378
Pennsylvania278
United States386
↓ 51% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime4% below national
Lancaster1,879
Pennsylvania1,613
United States1,952
↓ 26% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lancaster Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

73 facilities in Lancaster report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Gsm Industrial · Lancaster CountyStryten Lampeter Llc · Lancaster CountyBurle Industries Inc · Lancaster CountyParker Hannifin (Aka Clark Filter) · Lancaster CountyHubbard Feeds Inc · Lancaster CountyEcore International · Lancaster CountyMaxima Technologies · Lancaster CountyAmi Doduco (Lancaster) Inc · Lancaster CountyFlint Ink Corp · Lancaster CountyFlury Foundry Co · Lancaster CountyGe Co Facility · Lancaster CountyBrown & Williamson Tobacco Corp · Lancaster County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Lancaster County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lancaster is in Lancaster County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lancaster was founded in 1730 and sits in Lancaster County. Elevation ~112 m.

Map of Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
Where Lancaster is
PhiladelphiaPittsburghAllentownReadingErieBethlehemLancaster
Historic places

62 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Kirk Johnson BuildingKrauskap, Henry, House, and StoreNew Era BuildingStevens High SchoolB.F. Good & Company Leaf Tobacco WarehouseWagner's, Charlie, CafeWest LawnLancaster County House of Employment
Notable people from Lancaster
Jonathan GroffBeth BehrsRichard WintersTaylor KinneyTodd YoungRobert SmithRya KihlstedtAndrew J. FeustelBenjamin Smith BartonAbby Dahlkemper
People searches in Lancaster
Michael Smith (9)John Smith (8)James Smith (7)David Smith (7)Robert Smith (7)Michael Johnson (7)John Johnson (6)James Johnson (6)Michael Williams (6)William Smith (6)David Johnson (6)Robert Johnson (5)John Williams (5)Michael Brown (5)Michael Jones (5)James Williams (5)David Williams (5)John Brown (5)Robert Williams (5)John Jones (5)William Johnson (4)Mary Smith (4)James Brown (4)James Jones (4)
Nearby cities
Ephrata (12 mi)Lebanon (22 mi)York (23 mi)Reading (29 mi)Harrisburg (35 mi)West Chester (37 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Lancaster County

Most-recorded names in Lancaster County booking & incarceration records:

Glenn Myers (2)Carlos Rivera (2)Carlos Garcia (2)Jose Torres (2)Jose Rodriguez (2)Jorge Garcia (2)Michael Smith (2)Ahlias Rivera (1)Aharon Jones (1)Abel Rodriquez (1)Alex Baker (1)Alexander Cruz (1)Alexander Matesig (1)Alexander Rodriguez (1)Alberto Rivera (1)Alberto Garcia (1)Adrian Rivera (1)Amanda Velez (1)Andre Lemon (1)Andy Rodriguez (1)Angel Cintron (1)Angel Deleon (1)Angel Galarza (1)Angel Martinez (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Lancaster, PA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Mariano Perez, 70
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17603
AKA Maraino Perez, Antonio Perez
Angel Thomas, 57
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17603
AKA Angel Luis Thomas, Angel Thomas
Angel Gonzalez-Rodriquez, 63
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17603
AKA Raul Gomez, Angel Gonzalez
Miguel Rivera, 42
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17603
AKA Miguel Anthony Rivera, Miguel A Rivera
Luis Martinez, 44
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17601
Luis Santos Pagan, 56
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17602
AKA Luis Santos Paga-Rodriguez, Papito Pagan
Edwin Rodriguez-Flores, 55
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17603
AKA Edwin Carbarllo, Edwin Carnofillo
Kenneth Lee Miller, 64
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17603
AKA Kenneth L Miller, Kenneth Miller
Paul John Wilson Iii, 36
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17602
AKA Ron J Paul
Andrew Jackson Miller, 82
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17601
AKA Andrew J Miller, Andrew Miller
Joshua Wright, 36
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17603
AKA Joshua Luke Wright
Charles Vernon Browning Jr, 58
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17602
AKA Charles Browning
Charles Willie Williams, 55
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17601
AKA Charles W Williams, Charles Williams
Charles W Williams, 55
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17603
AKA Charles Willie Williams
Stephen Jovan Taylor, 47
Lancaster · Lancaster County · 17602
AKA Stephen Jovan Foster-Taylor, Stephen Taylor
Steven Russell Anderson, 56
Lancaster · 17603
AKA Russell Anderson, Steven Russell Anderson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lancaster — frequently asked

What is the population of Lancaster, Pennsylvania?
Lancaster has a population of about 57,683, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lancaster?
The median home value in Lancaster is $203,700, and the median gross rent is $1,177/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lancaster safe? What is the crime rate?
Lancaster Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 378 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lancaster face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lancaster County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Lancaster?
Lancaster has 37 public schools (23 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lancaster?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Lancaster. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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