Lancaster City, California
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 118718 people, 38224 households, and 27684 families living in the city. The population density was 1263 people per square mile (487.65/kmē), it is California's 635th most densely populated city. There were 41745 housing units at an average density of 444.1 per square mile (171.47/kmē). The average household size was 2.92 people, and the average family size was 3.41 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 32.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males. The median age of the city's population was 31.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Lancaster City was 30.5 and 31.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 62.82% White, 16.01% Black or African American, 1.02% American Indian, 3.81% Asian, 0.23% Native Hawaiian, 5% from two or more races and 11.11% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $41127, it is the 595th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of California. The median income for a family in the city was $44681, it is California's 622nd wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16935, it would be the 646th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of California. The median income is $23572, Median income for males is $31384, compared with $16885 for females.
In 2000, 39101 pupils and students, of which 49.75% are male and 50.25% are female, 32.94% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.52% nursery or pri school, 5.71% kindergarten, 47.4% elementary school, 23.03% high school and 19.34% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 118718 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 118718 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 119161 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 121081 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 123437 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 124963 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 127725 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 132874 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 139141 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 142622 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 145469 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 895 | 873 | 1768 |
| Kindergarten | 1084 | 1150 | 2234 |
| Elementary school | 9396 | 9136 | 18532 |
| High school | 4856 | 4149 | 9005 |
| College or graduate school | 3222 | 4340 | 7562 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster city, California | $41127 | $44681 | $16935 |
| Los Angeles County, California | $42189 | $46452 | $20683 |
| California, United States | $47493 | $53025 | $22711 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |