Demographics & People — Lancaster, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,960 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,100 |
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| Median Age | 34.0 |
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| Total Households | 1,477 |
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| Family Households | 983 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2388 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,307 |
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| Black or African American | 319 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 188 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| American | 1,606 |
| Other groups | 805 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 780 |
| English | 372 |
| German | 216 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 149 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 140 |
| Irish | 136 |
| European | 119 |
| Scotch-Irish | 43 |
Language
| English Only | 3,727 |
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| Spanish | 19 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,746 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 216 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,973 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.0% |
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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, Kentucky.
