Lancaster County, PA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$83,703
Per Capita Income
$41,319
Poverty Rate
8.7%
SNAP Recipients
8.8%
Gini Index
0.430
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K10.9%
$25K–$50K16.3%
$50K–$75K17.4%
$75K–$100K14.5%
$100K–$150K20.8%
$150K–$200K9.8%
$200K+10.4%
The median household income in Lancaster County, PA is $83,703 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $41,319. 8.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 8.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.430 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).