City safety & data profile

LancasterTX

Lancaster, TX is a 39K-resident city in Dallas County with a median household income of $68,302.

Dallas County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lancaster, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lancaster has a population larger than 72% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $246,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

39K
Population
Top 28%
By size
$68,302
Median income
$246,300
Median home
15%
Poverty rate

The read on Lancaster

Lancaster posts a median household income higher than 34% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Lancaster area.

Top 66%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Lancaster

Where Lancaster income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$68,302 Bottom 34% higher than 34% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Lancaster, TX beyond the headline numbers

Lancaster sits inside Dallas County, Texas, at roughly 32.59°N, -96.76°W. Population 38,801, $68,302 median household income. Median home value $246,300, median rent $1,704. Poverty rate 15%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lancaster's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.6%, then short sleep duration at 41.5%. 1 hospital in/around Lancaster, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Lancaster from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
38,801
Lancaster
Median Income
$68,302
Near average
Median Home Value
$246,300
+8% vs avg
Median Age
35.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Dallas County) - Lancaster's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.6M+9%
Median Income
$76,547+55%
Median Home Value
$303,000+136%
Poverty Rate
13.9%-27%
Unemployment
5%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Lancaster, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,704/mo
Poverty Rate
15% +6% vs avg
Unemployment 7.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.3%
Work From Home 8.9%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 12.6%
African American 65.2%
Asian 1.2%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.6%
Short Sleep Duration
41.5%
High Blood Pressure
39%
Physical Inactivity
31.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.4%
Binge Drinking
14.7%
Diabetes
14.4%
Current Smoking
13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
13%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.4%
Annual Checkup 78.8%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lancaster, TX? ▼
Lancaster, TX has a population of 38,801 people, located in Dallas County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Lancaster? ▼
The median household income in Lancaster, TX is $68,302 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15%.
What is the median home value in Lancaster? ▼
The median home value in Lancaster, TX is $246,300. Median rent is $1,704/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lancaster? ▼
The top health indicators in Lancaster include Obesity (41.6%), Short Sleep Duration (41.5%), High Blood Pressure (39%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lancaster? ▼
Lancaster has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lancaster? ▼
The median age in Lancaster, TX is 35.7 years. 25.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lancaster, TX is located in Dallas County, Texas. With a population of 39K and a $68,302 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lancaster area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Lancaster's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Lancaster area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Dallas County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.