Lancaster County

As of 2023, Lancaster County, PA, has approximately 552,984 residents. The racial composition is 81.6% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 2.2% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 8.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino individuals constitute about 10.3% of the population. The median household income is around $66,150, with a poverty rate of 9.7%. Age distribution includes 23.4% under 18, 60.1% aged 18 to 64, and 16.5% aged 65 and over. Lancaster County features a blend of urban and rural communities, with agriculture playing a significant role in its economy.

As of 2023, Lancaster County, PA, has a median home price of approximately $270,000. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,100 per month. Property taxes are about 1.5% of the home's assessed value. Home appreciation rates have increased by about 6% annually over the past decade. The homeownership rate is approximately 68%, and the housing market is considered competitive, with homes typically selling within 45 days of listing. The county's population is over 550,000, contributing to a diverse housing market.

As of the latest available information in 2023, Lancaster County, PA, holds elections for various local, state, and federal positions. Key elections include positions like County Commissioners, District Attorney, Judges, and school board members.

Numerical values in recent elections can vary. For example, in the 2022 general election, voter turnout was approximately 68%. Recent candidates include Republicans like Josh Parsons and Ray D'Agostino for County Commissioner, and Democrats like Ismail Smith-Wade-El for the U.S. House. Judicial elections feature candidates like Christopher H. Ament and Ann M. Hess.

For precise numbers of votes each candidate received or to confirm current candidates, please refer to the Lancaster County Board of Elections’ official website or recent local news sources.

Lancaster County, PA, exhibits educational attainment levels slightly below national and state averages. As of the most recent data:

• High school diploma or higher: 89.5% (U.S. average: 88.5%, PA average: 90.1%)
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.3% (U.S. average: 33.1%, PA average: 32.3%)

The county residents show solid high school completion rates but lag in higher education compared to broader averages.

As of recent data, Lancaster County, PA has an unemployment rate of around 4.4%, which is slightly below the national average of 5.2% and also lower than Pennsylvania's average of 5.4%. The top industries in Lancaster County include manufacturing, health care, agriculture, and retail. Specifically, manufacturing employs approximately 19% of the workforce, health care around 15%, and agriculture about 10%. On a national scale, manufacturing accounts for about 8.5% and health care for approximately 14% of employment, indicating a higher local reliance on manufacturing. In Pennsylvania, manufacturing constitutes about 10% and healthcare about 16%, again showing Lancaster's significant manufacturing base and a strong but comparable health care presence. Retail employs close to 12% in Lancaster County versus 12% nationally and 11% statewide, highlighting a proportional sector size.

As of the most recent data, the average household income in Lancaster County, PA is approximately $81,000. Comparatively, the national average household income is about $88,000, and the Pennsylvania state average is $84,000. This means Lancaster County's average income is slightly below both the national and state averages.

The differences reflect broader economic trends but show Lancaster County remains close to state and national figures.

As of the most recent data, Lancaster County, PA, has a reported crime rate of approximately 1,089.6 incidents per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national average. The crime rate has seen a slight decline over recent years. Below is a table summarizing the types of crimes and their respective numbers per 100,000 people:

This statistical data provides an overview of crime in Lancaster County, highlighting a relatively safer environment compared to larger metropolitan areas.