Lancaster County Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Lancaster County Pennsylvania area was $75,688 in 2021, the latest figures available. Lancaster County median household income is $6,731 higher than the median Pennsylvania household income and $5,971 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Lancaster County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Lancaster County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Lancaster County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Lancaster County | $75,688 | +1.09% | +5.84% |
Trends in Lancaster County, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $75,688, the median household income for Lancaster was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Lancaster County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Lancaster County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $75,688 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $74,872 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $71,402 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $71,511 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $70,081 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $69,249 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $67,771 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $65,759 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $66,312 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $64,757 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $64,452 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $70,475 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $69,116 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $68,538 |
Lancaster County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Lancaster County was $87,405 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Lancaster County median family income is $95 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Lancaster County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Lancaster County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Lancaster County | $87,405 | -0.91% | +2.06% |
Trends in Lancaster County, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Lancaster is $87,405. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $88,204 and is now $799 (0.91%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Lancaster County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Lancaster County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $87,405 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $88,204 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $85,980 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $85,644 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $82,788 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $80,932 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $80,079 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $78,938 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $78,700 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $78,653 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $77,948 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $82,202 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $82,661 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $84,511 |
Lancaster County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Lancaster County was $36,425 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Lancaster County median per capita income is $1,890 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Lancaster County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Lancaster County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Lancaster County | $36,425 | -0.69% | +3.32% |
Trends in Lancaster County, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Lancaster is $36,425. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $36,678 and is now $253 (0.69%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Lancaster County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Lancaster County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $36,425 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $36,678 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $35,669 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $35,256 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $32,921 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $33,577 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $32,309 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $31,729 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $31,040 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $30,391 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $29,619 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $31,948 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $32,671 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $33,731 |
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