Lancaster
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Lancaster

County

Details

GEOID
42071
State
PA
Population
563,159 (2025 est.)
Data Source
Census tiger
Center Coordinates
40.0424, -76.2477

Geographic Boundary

Data Completeness

60% (6/10)
Geographic boundary
Center coordinates
Wikipedia link
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Agencies (8)
Services
Legislative bodies
Elected officials (3)
State abbreviation
Parent jurisdiction

Agencies (8)

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office

Public_safety Lancaster

Provides law enforcement services including civil process service, courthouse security, prisoner transport, and concealed carry permits for Lancaster County.

Lancaster County District Attorney's Office

Judicial Lancaster

Prosecutes criminal cases in Lancaster County on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Lancaster County Treasurer's Office

Executive Lancaster

Manages county finances including real estate tax collection, dog licenses, firearms permits, and investment of county funds.

Lancaster County Planning Commission

Executive Lancaster

Prepares and implements the county comprehensive plan (Places2040), advises municipalities on planning matters, and provides educational opportunities for planning partners.

Lancaster County Board of Commissioners

Legislative Lancaster

Three-member governing body of Lancaster County, PA. Commissioners are elected countywide every four years; each voter may vote for only two candidates, ensuring minority party representation.

Lancaster County Clerk of Courts

Executive Lancaster

Maintains criminal court records and provides administrative support for the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas.

Lancaster County Controller's Office

Executive Lancaster

Independent fiscal watchdog responsible for auditing all county expenditures and ensuring accountability of public funds in Lancaster County.

Lancaster County Department of Public Safety

Public_safety Lancaster

Oversees emergency management, 9-1-1 communications, and public safety training for Lancaster County. Provides leadership and support to reduce loss of life and property through an all-hazards emergency management program.