As the list above shows, the city of Lancaster has a broad range of industries, with lucrative potential for all types of businesses. While the manufacturing sector in Lancaster has seen a decrease in employment in recent years, as is the trend throughout the majority of UK cities - the service sector has grown significantly in the area and is providing an increasing number of jobs.

In 2017 the population in Lancaster was 142,480. The area is set to see significant growth, with a rise in population of 9.3% by 2039 - this is much higher than the 4.4% estimated for the Lancashire region.