Lancaster County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 470,658 people, with a population density of about 495.95 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 949.00 square miles (2,458.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Lancaster, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Lancaster.
Geographically, Lancaster County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Adamstown 980 ft and its lowest point at Mount Joy 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.