Demographics & People — Lancaster, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 40,902 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~42,100 |
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| Median Age | 37.4 |
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| Total Households | 16,758 |
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| Family Households | 10,137 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1078 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37,407 |
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| Black or African American | 718 |
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| Asian | 290 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,216 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 12,839 |
| German | 10,116 |
| Irish | 5,480 |
| English | 5,432 |
| Other groups | 4,723 |
| American | 3,670 |
| Italian | 1,956 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 973 |
| Scottish | 862 |
| European | 756 |
Language
| English Only | 37,115 |
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| Spanish | 534 |
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| Population 5+ | 38,260 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,031 |
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| Population 18+ | 31,511 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.3% |
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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, Ohio.
