Lancaster is a city located in Garrard County Kentucky. Lancaster has a 2024 population of 4,100. It is also the county seat of Garrard County. Lancaster is currently growing at a rate of 1.23% annually and its population has increased by 5.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,900 in 2020.
The average household income in Lancaster is $61,409 with a poverty rate of 25.13%. The median age in Lancaster is 33.4 years: 31.8 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lancaster was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,307 | 83.51% |
| Two or more races | 331 | 8.36% |
| Black or African American | 319 | 8.06% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,477 | 2.61 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Married | 601 | 3.38 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Non Family | 494 | 1.5 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Female | 328 | 2.73 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Male | 54 | 3.5 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 287 | 11.03% |
| Associates Degree | 218 | 8.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 73 | 2.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 258 | 9.92% |
| High School Graduate | 832 | 31.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 188 | 7.23% |
| Some College | 746 | 28.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,246 | 1,852 | 281 |
| Black | 239 | 176 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 97 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 54 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $46,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,688 | $78,510 | $49,435 |
| High School Graduate | $48,611 | $48,125 | $55,273 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,604 | $33,438 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,944 | $35,625 | $37,668 |
| Some College | $22,056 | $22,067 | $22,000 |
$36,944
Average Earnings
$35,625
Average Male
$37,668
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.49% of Lancaster residents speak only English, while 0.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,184 | 758 | 23.81% |
| Multiple | 268 | 146 | 54.48% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 107 | 85.6% |
| Black | 319 | 49 | 15.36% |
25.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.11%
Male Poverty Rate
30.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lancaster is Hispanic, with 85.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lancaster is Black, with 15.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 29.04% |
| High School | 20.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.69% |
| Female Employed | 16.98% |
| Male Employed | 3.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,250 | $68,699 |
| Households | $45,795 | $61,409 |
| Married Families | $75,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,885 | $45,398 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
236
Number of Veterans
210
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Korea | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 75+ | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 226 | 8.92% |
| Black | 10 | 3.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
15.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.25%
Born in Lancaster
99.55%
Native Born
0.45%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.55% of Lancaster residents were born in the United States, with 87.25% having been born in Kentucky. 0.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,350 | 50 | 1.16% |
| 2028 | 4,300 | 50 | 1.18% |
| 2027 | 4,250 | 50 | 1.19% |
| 2026 | 4,200 | 50 | 1.2% |
| 2025 | 4,150 | 50 | 1.22% |
| 2024 | 4,100 | 50 | 1.23% |
| 2023 | 4,050 | 46 | 1.15% |
| 2022 | 4,004 | 28 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 3,976 | 76 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 3,900 | 53 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 3,847 | 19 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 3,828 | 10 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 3,818 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 3,821 | 25 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 3,796 | 39 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 3,757 | -16 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 3,773 | -11 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 3,784 | 17 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 3,767 | -25 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 3,792 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,734 | 313 | 9.15% |
| 1990 | 3,421 | 56 | 1.66% |
| 1980 | 3,365 | 135 | 4.18% |
| 1970 | 3,230 | 209 | 6.92% |
| 1960 | 3,021 | -1,329 | -30.55% |