Lancaster, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lancaster, Texas is 40,753 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 89th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $67,584, the median home value is $229,900, and the median age is 34.6.
The population has grown 10.9% since 2010 (36,787 → 40,780).
40,753
Population
1233
People / sq mi
$67,584
Median Income
$229,900
Median Home Value
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Lancaster covers 33.1 sq mi of land at 1233 people per square mile.
About Lancaster, TX
Lancaster stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US cities, at roughly 1,233 people per square mile. With 40,753 residents, Lancaster is a city in Texas.
Median household income is $67,584, below the US median of $78,538. About 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $229,900, with typical rent around $1,627.
Roughly 25.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 7.9% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Lancaster city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Lancaster city had a population of 36,787 in 2010 and 40,780 in 2024, a 10.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 41,261 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.75%.
40,780
Population (2024)
36,787
Population (2010)
41,261
Peak (2020)
0.75%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 36,787 |
| 2011 | 37,377 |
| 2012 | 37,956 |
| 2013 | 38,222 |
| 2014 | 38,627 |
| 2015 | 38,961 |
| 2016 | 39,155 |
| 2017 | 39,413 |
| 2018 | 39,311 |
| 2019 | 39,228 |
| 2020 | 41,261 |
| 2021 | 40,722 |
| 2022 | 40,558 |
| 2023 | 40,686 |
| 2024 | 40,780 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 64.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$67,584
Median Household Income
$31,055
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$229,900
Median Home Value
$1,627
Median Rent
65.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.5%
High School+
25.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
76.8%
Public Transit
7.9%
Work From Home
30.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.7%
Foreign Born
79.4%
Non-English at Home
7.6%
Veterans
12.4%
With Disability
83.8%
Health Insurance
95.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.7% |
| Retail Trade | 13.5% |
| Information | 8.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.8% |
| Construction | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Public Administration | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lancaster, Texas has a population of 40,753 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 89th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Lancaster, Texas is $67,584, with 10.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lancaster, Texas is $229,900, with median monthly rent at $1,627 and a homeownership rate of 65.7%.
The median age in Lancaster, Texas is 34.6 years. The population is 45.8% male and 54.2% female.
The population has grown 10.9% since 2010 (36,787 → 40,780).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.