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Lancaster Central School District
Lancaster Central School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 45,861. The median household income is $89,331 and the median age is 46.3.
45,861
Population
1363
People / sq mi
$89,331
Median Income
46.3
Median Age
Lancaster Central School District covers 34 sq mi of land at 1363.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 66.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$89,331
Median Household Income
$49,498
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$268,000
Median Home Value
$1,152
Median Rent
79.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.4%
High School+
38.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lancaster Central School District serves a community with a population of 45,861 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Lancaster Central School District is $89,331, with a per capita income of $49,498. The poverty rate is 3.3%.
Lancaster Central School District is 92.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 66.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Lancaster Central School District, 94.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Lancaster Central School District is $268,000, with a median rent of $1,152. The homeownership rate is 79.1%.
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Data for Lancaster Central School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3616680).
Lancaster Central School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 1,363 people per square mile. Lancaster Central School District is a school district in New York with a population of 45,861.
Median household income is $89,331, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US school districts at 3.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $268,000, with typical rent around $1,152.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US school districts — 38.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Lancaster Central School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.