Lancaster County, PA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
555,151
Male
273,012
49.2%
Female
282,139
50.8%
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
5.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher21.1%
High School or Higher44.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.7%
Married
45.7%
Lancaster County, PA has a population of 555,151 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 82.9% of the population. 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5.6% of residents are foreign-born.