Lancaster County, VA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Lancaster County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,691 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 46.2 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.23% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 57.4 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,468 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lancaster County declined by 4.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 10,876 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lancaster County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Lancaster County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,554 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.64% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.9% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lancaster County is about 25% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Lancaster County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $234,358 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $977 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.8% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lancaster County is about 20.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $977 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lancaster County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 149 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lancaster County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.9 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.7 | 46.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 149 | 194 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,617 | $6,010 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,665 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 586 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (8.7 min), Norton city (11.5 min), Covington city (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Surry County (43.2 min), Amelia County (40.4 min), Buckingham County (38.3 min).
The average commute time in Lancaster County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lancaster County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Lancaster County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.94 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Lancaster County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lancaster County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.0% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.5% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lancaster County, Virginia.
What is the population of Lancaster County, Virginia?
The population of Lancaster County, Virginia is 10,691, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lancaster County, Virginia?
The population density of Lancaster County, Virginia is 46.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lancaster County, Virginia?
The median household income in Lancaster County, Virginia is $68,554, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lancaster County, Virginia?
The median home price in Lancaster County, Virginia is $234,358, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lancaster County, Virginia?
The unemployment rate in Lancaster County, Virginia is 9.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.