Lancaster, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lancaster, New York is 10,127 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 199th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $63,902, the median home value is $186,300, and the median age is 47.5.
The population has declined 1.9% since 2010 (10,290 → 10,094).
10,127
Population
3726
People / sq mi
$63,902
Median Income
$186,300
Median Home Value
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Lancaster covers 2.7 sq mi of land at 3726 people per square mile.
About Lancaster, NY
Lancaster is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 5.5% of the population. With 10,127 residents, Lancaster is a city in New York.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $63,902, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.7%, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $186,300, with typical rent around $839.
Roughly 25.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.6% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
Lancaster village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Lancaster village had a population of 10,290 in 2010 and 10,094 in 2024, a -1.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,290 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.14%.
10,094
Population (2024)
10,290
Population (2010)
10,290
Peak (2010)
-0.14%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,290 |
| 2011 | 10,264 |
| 2012 | 10,238 |
| 2013 | 10,231 |
| 2014 | 10,218 |
| 2015 | 10,171 |
| 2016 | 10,147 |
| 2017 | 10,110 |
| 2018 | 10,117 |
| 2019 | 10,109 |
| 2020 | 10,170 |
| 2021 | 10,149 |
| 2022 | 10,116 |
| 2023 | 10,074 |
| 2024 | 10,094 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$63,902
Median Household Income
$40,844
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$186,300
Median Home Value
$839
Median Rent
73.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.4%
High School+
25.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
83.0%
Public Transit
6.6%
Work From Home
17.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
5.5%
Foreign Born
98.8%
Non-English at Home
6.0%
Veterans
14.1%
With Disability
98.1%
Health Insurance
92.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.6% |
| Manufacturing | 18.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 10.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.9% |
| Information | 7.2% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.6% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Public Administration | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lancaster, New York has a population of 10,127 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 199th-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Lancaster, New York is $63,902, with 2.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lancaster, New York is $186,300, with median monthly rent at $839 and a homeownership rate of 73.5%.
The median age in Lancaster, New York is 47.5 years. The population is 46.5% male and 53.5% female.
The population has declined 1.9% since 2010 (10,290 → 10,094).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.