Economy & Jobs — Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,690 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,234 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 31,479 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14.5% |
| Retail | 13.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 389 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 337 |
| Auto Repair | 252 |
| Physician Offices | 226 |
| Beauty Salons | 187 |
| Commercial Banks | 183 |
| Dental Offices | 177 |
| Insurance Agencies | 157 |
| Gas Stations | 134 |
| Grocery Stores | 125 |
| Real Estate Offices | 121 |
| Law Offices | 117 |
| Hotels Motels | 107 |
| Coffee Shops | 107 |
| Child Day Care | 99 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
