Demographics & People — Lancaster, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,127 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,100 |
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| Median Age | 45.1 |
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| Total Households | 5,075 |
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| Family Households | 2,579 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.98 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,797 |
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| Black or African American | 10 |
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| Asian | 20 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 134 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,050 |
| Polish | 2,397 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,228 |
| Italian | 1,876 |
| Irish | 1,821 |
| English | 1,013 |
| American | 397 |
| Other groups | 324 |
| Scottish | 228 |
| French (except Basque) | 213 |
Language
| English Only | 9,492 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,603 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 576 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,365 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lancaster, New York.
