Lancaster, PA Demographics
A map of Lancaster's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 23,341 | 40.2% |
White | 22,656 | 39.0% |
Black | 7,355 | 12.7% |
Asian | 2,217 | 3.8% |
Multiracial | 2,095 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 375 | 0.6% |
Lancaster, Pennsylvania had a population of 58,039 in 2020. It was 39.0% White, 12.7% Black, 3.8% Asian, 40.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.6% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lancaster is the 8th 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
22,656 residents of Lancaster identify as White, or 39.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Lancaster considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ranked #1856 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is less White than neighboring Millersville (78.2% White), Willow Street (88.4% White), East Petersburg (79.6% White), Lampeter (91.1% White), and Witmer (91.8% White).
Lancaster's Black Population
7,355 residents of Lancaster identify as Black, or 12.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lancaster roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ranked #119 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Black than neighboring Millersville (5.9% Black), Willow Street (1.7% Black), East Petersburg (4% Black), Lampeter (1.7% Black), and Witmer (0.7% Black).
Lancaster's Asian Population
2,217 residents of Lancaster identify as Asian, or 3.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lancaster roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ranked #151 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Asian than neighboring Millersville (3.4% Asian), Willow Street (1.1% Asian), East Petersburg (1.3% Asian), Lampeter (1% Asian), and Witmer (2.7% Asian).
Lancaster's Hispanic Population
23,341 residents of Lancaster identify as Hispanic, or 40.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lancaster considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Hispanic than neighboring Millersville (9.1% Hispanic), Willow Street (6.2% Hispanic), East Petersburg (11% Hispanic), Lampeter (3.5% Hispanic), and Witmer (2.9% Hispanic).
Lancaster's Native American/Other Population
375 residents of Lancaster identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lancaster roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ranked #459 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Native American/Other than neighboring Millersville (0.4% Native American/Other), Willow Street (0.5% Native American/Other), Lampeter (0.2% Native American/Other), and Witmer (0.2% Native American/Other). Lancaster is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Petersburg (0.7% Native American/Other).
Lancaster's Multiracial Population
2,095 residents of Lancaster identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lancaster roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ranked #775 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lancaster is more Multiracial than neighboring Millersville (3% Multiracial), Willow Street (2.1% Multiracial), East Petersburg (3.3% Multiracial), Lampeter (2.4% Multiracial), and Witmer (1.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.