Lancaster, CA
Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
170,013
Population
1,803/sq mi density
$76,083
Median Income
$29,766 per capita
$409,100
Home Value
$461,962 Zillow
$1,696
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
835
Violent Crime/100K
1,953 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$76,083 median income, 7.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$409,100 home value, $1,696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
835 violent crimes/100K (120% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
170,013
Census 2023
Population Density
1,803
per square mile
Land Area
94.6
square miles (244.9 km²)
Median Age
34.2 yrs
12% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 21.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 45.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
35.5%
Black
21.4%
Hispanic
45.9%
Asian
4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 66.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 32% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
66.9%
Spanish
32%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.9%
Veterans
5.9%
2% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.9%
8% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.7%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.3%
50% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.498
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 170,013 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,803 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 94.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 35.5% |
| Black or African American | 21.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.9% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
Language
| English Only | 66.9% |
| Spanish | 32.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.9% |
| Veterans | 5.9% |
| Disability | 11.9% |
| Health Insurance | 95.7% |
| Uninsured | 4.3% |
| Broadband Access | 90.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.498 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |