Lancaster City, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 25894 people in the city, organized into 9182 households, and 6895 families residing in the city. The population density was 884 people per square mile (341.31/kmē), it is the 667th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 9590 housing units at an average density of 327.4 per square mile (126.41/kmē). The average household size was 2.77 persons, and the average family size was 3.22 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 30.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males. The median age was 32.3 years, the median age of male residents at 30.5 and the median age of female residents at 33.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 9744 White, 13725 Black or African American, 126 American Indian, 100 Asian, 14 Native Hawaiian, 480 from two or more races and 1705 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $43773, it is the 326th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Texas. The median income for a family in the city was $48498, it is Texas's 359th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18731, it is the 379th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Texas. The median income was $26861, Males had a median income of $27506 versus $26124 for females.
In 2000, 7959 pupils and students, of which 3879 are male and 4080 are female, 30.74% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 704 nursery or pri school, 322 kindergarten, 3875 elementary school, 1713 high school and 1345 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 25894 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 25892 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 26004 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 26757 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 26937 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 27477 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 29712 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 31638 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 33387 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 34865 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 35761 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 384 | 320 | 704 |
| Kindergarten | 144 | 178 | 322 |
| Elementary school | 1998 | 1877 | 3875 |
| High school | 798 | 915 | 1713 |
| College or graduate school | 555 | 790 | 1345 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster city, Texas | $43773 | $48498 | $18731 |
| Dallas County, Texas | $43324 | $49062 | $22603 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |