Lancaster County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,169
Per Capita Income
$49,384
Poverty Rate
13.1%
SNAP Recipients
10.9%
Gini Index
0.489
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.5%
$25K–$50K21.6%
$50K–$75K17.0%
$75K–$100K13.2%
$100K–$150K15.8%
$150K–$200K5.9%
$200K+10.0%
The median household income in Lancaster County, VA is $67,169 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $49,384. 13.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.489 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).