Lancaster, NY Demographics
A map of Lancaster's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 9,250 | 92.3% |
Hispanic | 301 | 3.0% |
Multiracial | 291 | 2.9% |
Black | 93 | 0.9% |
Asian | 50 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 42 | 0.4% |
Lancaster, New York had a population of 10,027 in 2020. It was 92.3% White, 0.9% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.9% 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 1,293 places in New York, Lancaster is the 204th 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
9,250 residents of Lancaster identify as White, or 92.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Lancaster considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Lancaster is ranked #269 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more White than neighboring Depew (88.9% White), Harris Hill (86.5% White), Cheektowaga (74.7% White), and Williamsville (85.3% White). Lancaster is less White than neighboring Elma Center (96.2% White).
Lancaster's Black Population
93 residents of Lancaster identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lancaster less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Lancaster is ranked #806 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Black than neighboring Elma Center (0.2% Black). Lancaster is less Black than neighboring Depew (2.3% Black), Harris Hill (2.1% Black), Cheektowaga (13.4% Black), and Williamsville (3.5% Black).
Lancaster's Asian Population
50 residents of Lancaster identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lancaster slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Lancaster is ranked #930 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Asian than neighboring Elma Center (0.4% Asian). Lancaster is less Asian than neighboring Depew (1.8% Asian), Harris Hill (5.8% Asian), Cheektowaga (3.9% Asian), and Williamsville (4.6% Asian).
Lancaster's Hispanic Population
301 residents of Lancaster identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lancaster less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Lancaster is ranked #860 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Hispanic than neighboring Harris Hill (2.6% Hispanic), and Elma Center (1% Hispanic). Lancaster is less Hispanic than neighboring Depew (3.5% Hispanic), Cheektowaga (4.1% Hispanic), and Williamsville (3.4% Hispanic).
Lancaster's Native American/Other Population
42 residents of Lancaster identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lancaster roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Lancaster is ranked #833 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harris Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), Elma Center (0.2% Native American/Other), and Williamsville (0.3% Native American/Other). Lancaster is less Native American/Other than neighboring Depew (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cheektowaga (0.5% Native American/Other).
Lancaster's Multiracial Population
291 residents of Lancaster identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lancaster roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Lancaster is ranked #789 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Multiracial than neighboring Harris Hill (2.8% Multiracial), and Elma Center (2% Multiracial). Lancaster is less Multiracial than neighboring Cheektowaga (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.