Lancaster, CA Demographics
A map of Lancaster's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 78,338 | 45.1% |
White | 42,321 | 24.4% |
Black | 35,497 | 20.5% |
Asian | 7,699 | 4.4% |
Multiracial | 7,408 | 4.3% |
Native American/Other | 2,253 | 1.3% |
Lancaster, California had a population of 173,516 in 2020. It was 24.4% White, 20.5% Black, 4.4% Asian, 45.1% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lancaster, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Lancaster is the 30th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Lancaster's White Population
42,321 residents of Lancaster identify as White, or 24.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Lancaster slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lancaster is ranked #1240 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more White than neighboring Desert View Highlands (23.5% White), and Palmdale (17% White). Lancaster is less White than neighboring Quartz Hill (49.2% White), Leona Valley (76.3% White), and Rosamond (36.9% White).
Lancaster's Black Population
35,497 residents of Lancaster identify as Black, or 20.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lancaster larger than the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lancaster is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Black than neighboring Quartz Hill (6.8% Black), Desert View Highlands (6.1% Black), Palmdale (13% Black), Leona Valley (0.5% Black), and Rosamond (9.9% Black).
Lancaster's Asian Population
7,699 residents of Lancaster identify as Asian, or 4.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lancaster slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lancaster is ranked #514 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Asian than neighboring Quartz Hill (2.7% Asian), Desert View Highlands (4.3% Asian), Palmdale (4.1% Asian), Leona Valley (1.2% Asian), and Rosamond (3% Asian).
Lancaster's Hispanic Population
78,338 residents of Lancaster identify as Hispanic, or 45.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lancaster slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lancaster is ranked #434 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Hispanic than neighboring Quartz Hill (34.8% Hispanic), Leona Valley (14.4% Hispanic), and Rosamond (43.1% Hispanic). Lancaster is less Hispanic than neighboring Desert View Highlands (62.6% Hispanic), and Palmdale (61.8% Hispanic).
Lancaster's Native American/Other Population
2,253 residents of Lancaster identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lancaster roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lancaster is ranked #725 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Native American/Other than neighboring Quartz Hill (1.2% Native American/Other), Desert View Highlands (0.8% Native American/Other), and Palmdale (1.1% Native American/Other). Lancaster is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leona Valley (1.7% Native American/Other), and Rosamond (1.4% Native American/Other).
Lancaster's Multiracial Population
7,408 residents of Lancaster identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lancaster roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Lancaster is ranked #879 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Multiracial than neighboring Desert View Highlands (2.7% Multiracial), and Palmdale (3% Multiracial). Lancaster is less Multiracial than neighboring Quartz Hill (5.2% Multiracial), Leona Valley (5.9% Multiracial), and Rosamond (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.