Lancaster, NH

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Lancaster Overview

2,260
TOTAL POPULATION
1,108
MALE POPULATION
1,152
FEMALE POPULATION
96.18
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,082
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,870
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,331
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,134
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lancaster Zip Codes

Lancaster Area Codes

Race in Lancaster

The most populous races in Lancaster are White / Caucasian (2,200 | 97.4%), Two or more Races (40 | 1.8%), and Asian (15 | 0.7%).
Race in Lancaster
Race# Population% Population
Asian150.7%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino140.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,20097.4%
Two or more Races401.8%
Some other Race50.2%
Total2,260100.0%

Ancestry in Lancaster

The most populous ancestries reported in Lancaster are English (484 | 21.4%), French (334 | 14.8%), French Canadian (270 | 11.9%), Irish (256 | 11.3%), and German (214 | 9.5%), together accounting for 69.0% of all Lancaster residents.
Ancestry in Lancaster
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1004.4%
British221.0%
Cree40.2%
Danish60.3%
English48421.4%
European100.4%
Finnish331.5%
French33414.8%
French Canadian27011.9%
German2149.5%
Hungarian200.9%
Irish25611.3%
Iroquois40.2%
Italian532.4%
Laotian150.7%
Lithuanian40.2%
Norwegian90.4%
Polish110.5%
Portuguese120.5%
Puerto Rican120.5%
Russian30.1%
Scotch-Irish80.4%
Scottish221.0%
Swiss341.5%
Welsh301.3%
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Immigrants in Lancaster

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lancaster came from Europe (58 | 2.6%), Eastern Europe (36 | 1.6%), Poland (36 | 1.6%), England (22 | 1.0%), and Northern Europe (22 | 1.0%), together accounting for 7.7% of all Lancaster residents.
Immigrants in Lancaster
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia150.7%
Eastern Europe361.6%
England221.0%
Europe582.6%
Indonesia150.7%
Northern Europe221.0%
Poland361.6%
South Eastern Asia150.7%
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Sex and Age in Lancaster

Sex and Age in Lancaster

The most populous age groups in Lancaster are 30 to 34 Years (126 | 11.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (158 | 13.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lancaster
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years110 (9.9%)54 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)154 (13.4%)
10 to 14 Years104 (9.4%)18 (1.6%)
15 to 19 Years120 (10.8%)72 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years36 (3.3%)4 (0.4%)
25 to 29 Years31 (2.8%)158 (13.7%)
30 to 34 Years126 (11.4%)41 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Years50 (4.5%)28 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Years126 (11.4%)45 (3.9%)
45 to 49 Years78 (7.0%)121 (10.5%)
50 to 54 Years41 (3.7%)37 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years63 (5.7%)60 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years48 (4.3%)107 (9.3%)
65 to 69 Years62 (5.6%)30 (2.6%)
70 to 74 Years46 (4.2%)99 (8.6%)
75 to 79 Years25 (2.3%)32 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years13 (1.2%)29 (2.5%)
85 Years and over29 (2.6%)63 (5.5%)
Total1,108 (100.0%)1,152 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lancaster

Median Family Size in Lancaster

The median family size in Lancaster is 3.17 persons per family, with single female/mother families (106 | 21.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.42 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (73 | 15.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.55 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lancaster
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple309 (63.3%)3.23
Single Male/Father73 (15.0%)2.55
Single Female/Mother106 (21.7%)3.42
Total Families488 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Lancaster

The median household size in Lancaster is 2.49 persons per household, with single female/mother households (106 | 12.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.07 persons per household. non-family households (372 | 43.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lancaster
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple309 (35.9%)3.27
Single Male/Father73 (8.5%)3.51
Single Female/Mother106 (12.3%)4.07
Non-family372 (43.3%)1.20
Total Households860 (100.0%)2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster

Out of a total of 860 households in Lancaster, 488 (56.7%) are family households, while 372 (43.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 172, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 276.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lancaster
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-276 (32.1%)
2-Person Households172 (20.0%)96 (11.2%)
3-Person Households127 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households109 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households42 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households38 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total488 (56.7%)372 (43.3%)

Female Fertility in Lancaster

Fertility by Age in Lancaster

Average fertility rate in Lancaster is 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 15.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lancaster
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)15.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)6.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lancaster
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lancaster

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lancaster
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)15.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)6.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lancaster
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Lancaster

Income Overview in Lancaster

Per Capita Income in Lancaster is $32,082, while median incomes of families and households are $90,870 and $67,331 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,260$32,082
Median Family Income488$90,870
Mean Family Income488$94,084
Median Household Income860$67,331
Mean Household Income860$81,424
Income Deficit488$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,26036.56%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,26063.44¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,2600.35

Earnings by Sex in Lancaster

Average Earnings in Lancaster are $36,473, $47,550 for men and $30,167 for women, a difference of 36.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Lancaster
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male644 (51.2%)$47,550
Female614 (48.8%)$30,167
Total1,258 (100.0%)$36,473

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster

The most common earnings brackets in Lancaster are $100,000+ for men (99 | 15.4%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (104 | 16.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lancaster
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less49 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99931 (4.8%)104 (16.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)38 (6.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)16 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49921 (3.3%)26 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49936 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)53 (8.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99911 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99985 (13.2%)61 (9.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99918 (2.8%)40 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99944 (6.8%)32 (5.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99917 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99959 (9.2%)12 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99946 (7.1%)23 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99926 (4.0%)70 (11.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99921 (3.3%)30 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99981 (12.6%)86 (14.0%)
$100,000+99 (15.4%)16 (2.6%)
Total644 (100.0%)614 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster

Average earnings in Lancaster are $49,375 for men and $35,000 for women, a difference of 29.1%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $50,929, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $49,598. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,625, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,113.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lancaster
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$50,929$28,113
College or Associate's Degree$49,598$31,583
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$49,375$35,000

Family Income in Lancaster

Family Income Brackets in Lancaster

According to the Lancaster family income data, there are 138 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lancaster
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00020.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99981.6%
$25,000 to $34,99971.4%
$35,000 to $49,9995511.3%
$50,000 to $74,99912726.0%
$75,000 to $99,9998717.8%
$100,000 to $149,99913828.3%
$150,000 to $199,9996413.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster

3-person families (121 | 24.8%) account for the highest median family income in Lancaster with $146,313 per family, while 3-person families (121 | 24.8%) have the highest median income of $48,771 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lancaster
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families224 (45.9%)$88,750
3-Person Families121 (24.8%)$146,313
4-Person Families73 (15.0%)$91,563
5-Person Families32 (6.6%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families38 (7.8%)$0
Total488 (100.0%)$90,870

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lancaster
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners0 (0.0%)$0
1 Earner183 (37.5%)$84,861
2 Earners191 (39.1%)$0
3+ Earners114 (23.4%)$91,319
Total488 (100.0%)$90,870

Household Income in Lancaster

Household Income Brackets in Lancaster

With 237 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Lancaster, accounting for 27.6% of all households. In contrast, only 16 households (1.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lancaster
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000313.6%
$10,000 to $14,999192.2%
$15,000 to $24,999698.0%
$25,000 to $34,999546.3%
$35,000 to $49,99911413.3%
$50,000 to $74,99916619.3%
$75,000 to $99,9999010.5%
$100,000 to $149,99923727.6%
$150,000 to $199,999647.4%
$200,000+161.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster

The median household income in Lancaster is $67,331, with the highest median household income of $102,500 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 260 households (30.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 35 households (4.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lancaster
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years35 (4.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years260 (30.2%)$102,500
45 to 64 Years304 (35.3%)$91,902
65+ Years261 (30.3%)$35,547
Total860 (100.0%)$67,331

Poverty in Lancaster

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster

With 5.8% poverty level for males and 11.4% for females among the residents of Lancaster, 12 to 14 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 24 males (27.6%) and 76 females (38.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)17 (29.3%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)17 (18.9%)
12 to 14 Years24 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years25 (25.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years6 (3.8%)76 (38.2%)
35 to 44 Years6 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (15.3%)
Total61 (5.8%)123 (11.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster

According to the poverty statistics in Lancaster, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lancaster
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years110 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)41 (70.7%)
6 to 11 Years17 (100.0%)73 (81.1%)
12 to 14 Years63 (72.4%)7 (100.0%)
15 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years18 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years74 (74.8%)35 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years151 (96.2%)123 (61.8%)
35 to 44 Years165 (96.5%)73 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years119 (100.0%)158 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years107 (100.0%)149 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years100 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)
75 Years and over35 (100.0%)72 (84.7%)
Total998 (94.2%)955 (88.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lancaster
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lancaster
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (1.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lancaster

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lancaster
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Lancaster

Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster

Among the 1,084 employed individuals in Lancaster, private company employees (641 | 59.1%), local government employees (163 | 15.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (137 | 12.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lancaster
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees64159.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)262.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)13712.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations504.6%
Local Government Employees16315.0%
State Government Employees252.3%
Federal Government Employees423.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,084100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lancaster

According to the labor force statistics for Lancaster, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,781), 63.7% or 1,134 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 29 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 40 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.0% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lancaster
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years92 (60.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years40 (100.0%)8 (20.0%)
25 to 29 Years105 (55.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years167 (100.0%)6 (3.6%)
35 to 44 Years238 (95.6%)15 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years215 (77.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years74 (60.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years80 (51.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years109 (46.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,134 (63.7%)29 (2.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster

According to labor force statistics for Lancaster, 75.8% of individuals (879) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,160) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 21 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 99.3% or 274 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 37.5% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lancaster
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School40 (70.2%)21 (37.5%)
High School Diploma252 (62.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree313 (73.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher274 (99.3%)6 (2.2%)
Total879 (75.8%)28 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lancaster

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lancaster are Management (104 | 9.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (94 | 8.5%), Health Technologists (73 | 6.6%), Business & Financial (41 | 3.7%), and Community & Social Service (10 | 0.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lancaster

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lancaster, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Business & Financial (82.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Management48 (46.2%)56 (53.8%)
Business & Financial34 (82.9%)7 (17.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating11 (11.7%)83 (88.3%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
Total (Category)98 (38.6%)156 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)572 (51.8%)533 (48.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lancaster are Security & Protection (81 | 7.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (75 | 6.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (28 | 2.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (20 | 1.8%), and Personal Care & Service (20 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Lancaster

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lancaster, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (85.0%), and Security & Protection (72.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Security & Protection59 (72.8%)22 (27.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention53 (70.7%)22 (29.3%)
Law Enforcement6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving17 (85.0%)3 (15.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)76 (46.1%)89 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)572 (51.8%)533 (48.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lancaster are Sales & Related (172 | 15.6%), and Office & Administration (161 | 14.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lancaster

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related125 (72.7%)47 (27.3%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)161 (100.0%)
Total (Category)125 (37.5%)208 (62.5%)
Total (Overall)572 (51.8%)533 (48.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lancaster are Construction & Extraction (45 | 4.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (45 | 4.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lancaster

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction33 (73.3%)12 (26.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)78 (86.7%)12 (13.3%)
Total (Overall)572 (51.8%)533 (48.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lancaster are Production (162 | 14.7%), Material Moving (64 | 5.8%), and Transportation (37 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lancaster

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lancaster
OccupationMaleFemale
Production118 (72.8%)44 (27.2%)
Transportation37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving40 (62.5%)24 (37.5%)
Total (Category)195 (74.1%)68 (25.9%)
Total (Overall)572 (51.8%)533 (48.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster

Employment Industries in Lancaster

The major employment industries in Lancaster include Manufacturing (202 | 18.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (161 | 14.6%), Public Administration (114 | 10.3%), Retail Trade (113 | 10.2%), and Educational Services (78 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Lancaster

Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster

The Lancaster industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.8%), and Educational Services (85.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lancaster
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction43 (78.2%)12 (21.8%)
Manufacturing128 (63.4%)74 (36.6%)
Wholesale Trade11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade102 (90.3%)11 (9.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance34 (63.0%)20 (37.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing25 (32.9%)51 (67.1%)
Professional & Scientific31 (91.2%)3 (8.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support12 (48.0%)13 (52.0%)
Educational Services11 (14.1%)67 (85.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance18 (11.2%)143 (88.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (31.2%)22 (68.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services17 (41.5%)24 (58.5%)
Public Administration71 (62.3%)43 (37.7%)
Total572 (51.8%)533 (48.2%)

Education in Lancaster

School Enrollment in Lancaster

The most common levels of schooling among the 428 students in Lancaster are high school (173 | 40.4%), elementary school (101 | 23.6%), and middle school (74 | 17.3%).
School Enrollment in Lancaster
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool112.6%
Kindergarten174.0%
Elementary School10123.6%
Middle School7417.3%
High School17340.4%
College / Undergraduate5212.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total428100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lancaster

Out of a total of 428 students who are enrolled in schools in Lancaster, 24 (5.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 404 (94.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (9.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 98 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lancaster
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old114 (91.9%)10 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds111 (91.0%)11 (9.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds40 (93.0%)3 (7.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total404 (94.4%)24 (5.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lancaster

Arts & humanities (82 | 24.0%), science & technology (49 | 14.3%), visual & performing arts (48 | 14.0%), liberal arts & history (46 | 13.5%), and engineering (34 | 9.9%) are the most common fields of study among 342 individuals in Lancaster who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lancaster
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural205.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences92.6%
Engineering349.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies82.3%
Science & Technology4914.3%
Business154.4%
Education319.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History4613.5%
Visual & Performing Arts4814.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities8224.0%
Total342100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lancaster

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lancaster

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lancaster are males with 2 vehicles (369, accounting for 67.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (288, making up 69.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lancaster
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle11 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle46 (8.4%)84 (15.8%)
2 Vehicles369 (67.2%)288 (54.1%)
3 Vehicles123 (22.4%)160 (30.1%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total549 (100.0%)532 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lancaster

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lancaster are less than 5 minutes (164 commuters, 17.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (135 commuters, 14.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (129 commuters, 13.9%).
Commute Time in Lancaster
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes16417.6%
5 to 9 Minutes12913.9%
10 to 14 Minutes818.7%
15 to 19 Minutes10811.6%
20 to 24 Minutes13514.5%
25 to 29 Minutes748.0%
30 to 34 Minutes788.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes394.2%
45 to 59 Minutes707.5%
60 to 89 Minutes535.7%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster

The most common commute times in Lancaster are less than 5 minutes (73 commuters, 16.1%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (104 commuters, 21.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lancaster
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes73 (16.1%)91 (19.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes48 (10.6%)81 (17.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes53 (11.7%)28 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes71 (15.7%)37 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes31 (6.8%)104 (21.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes43 (9.5%)31 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes23 (5.1%)55 (11.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (0.4%)37 (7.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes56 (12.4%)14 (2.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes53 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lancaster are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (96, 21.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (117, 24.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lancaster
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM41 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM45 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM22 (4.9%)3 (0.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM14 (3.1%)8 (1.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)54 (11.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM96 (21.2%)117 (24.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM61 (13.5%)109 (22.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM11 (2.4%)103 (21.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM54 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM19 (4.2%)23 (4.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM42 (9.3%)48 (10.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM48 (10.6%)13 (2.7%)
Total453 (100.0%)478 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lancaster

Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster

Of the total 860 dwellings in Lancaster, owner-occupied units account for 624 (72.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 236 (27.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lancaster
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units62472.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23627.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units860100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster

Occupancy by Household Size in Lancaster
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27632.1%
2-Person Household26831.2%
3-Person Household12714.8%
4+ Person Household18922.0%
Total Housing Units860100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lancaster
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household153 (55.4%)123 (44.6%)
2-Person Household167 (62.3%)101 (37.7%)
3-Person Household127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household177 (93.6%)12 (6.4%)
Total Housing Units624 (72.6%)236 (27.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lancaster
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School40 (41.7%)56 (58.3%)
High School Diploma238 (78.5%)65 (21.4%)
College/Associate Degree139 (68.5%)64 (31.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher207 (80.2%)51 (19.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lancaster
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14016.3%
35 to 44 Years15518.0%
45 to 54 Years14016.3%
55 to 64 Years16419.1%
65 to 74 Years14516.9%
75 to 84 Years647.4%
85 Years and Over526.0%
Total860100.0%

Housing Finances in Lancaster

Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster

Median Income by Occupancy in Lancaster
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied624 (72.6%)$93,077
Renter-Occupied236 (27.4%)$31,250
Average860 (100.0%)$67,331

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lancaster
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)25 (10.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)19 (8.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (1.3%)53 (22.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99919 (3.0%)35 (14.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999114 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99996 (15.4%)70 (29.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99971 (11.4%)19 (8.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999225 (36.1%)12 (5.1%)
$150,000 or more77 (12.3%)3 (1.3%)
Total624 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lancaster
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)19 (8.1%)
$300 to $49940 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799116 (18.6%)76 (32.2%)
$800 to $999128 (20.5%)54 (22.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499135 (21.6%)87 (36.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999158 (25.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49911 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99936 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total624 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lancaster

Housing Structures in Lancaster

Housing Structures in Lancaster
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached57967.3%
Single Unit, Attached121.4%
2 Unit Apartments718.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12614.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments30.4%
10 or more Apartments546.3%
Mobile Home / Other151.7%
Total860100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lancaster
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached568 (98.1%)11 (1.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments21 (29.6%)50 (70.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments20 (15.9%)106 (84.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total624 (72.6%)236 (27.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lancaster
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)16 (6.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms8 (1.3%)131 (55.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms94 (15.1%)46 (19.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms252 (40.4%)29 (12.3%)
8 or more Rooms270 (43.3%)14 (5.9%)
Total624 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lancaster
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas67 (10.7%)16 (6.8%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)13 (5.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene421 (67.5%)185 (78.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels125 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used11 (1.8%)22 (9.3%)
Total624 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster

Household Vehicle Usage in Lancaster
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle11 (1.8%)44 (18.6%)
1 Vehicle149 (23.9%)84 (35.6%)
2 Vehicles327 (52.4%)98 (41.5%)
3 or more Vehicles137 (22.0%)10 (4.2%)
Total624 (100.0%)236 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lancaster

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lancaster

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units310314
Median Property Value$184,700$154,700
Median Household Income$102,685$40
Monthly Housing Costs$798$0
Real Estate Taxes$3,638$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lancaster
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0008 (2.6%)9 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99953 (17.1%)18 (5.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999212 (68.4%)251 (79.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99937 (11.9%)36 (11.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total310 (100.0%)314 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lancaster
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9998 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99919 (6.1%)8 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99943 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99954 (17.4%)71 (22.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (6.8%)42 (13.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999122 (39.4%)50 (15.9%)
$150,000 or more37 (11.9%)103 (32.8%)
Total310 (100.0%)314 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lancaster

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lancaster
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x212 (68.4%)91,667 (29,193.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x11 (3.5%)166 (52.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x62 (20.0%)75 (23.9%)
4.0x or more19 (6.1%)17 (5.4%)
Total310 (100.0%)314 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lancaster

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lancaster
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499302 (97.4%)12 (3.8%)
Total310 (100.0%)314 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lancaster

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years385 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years332 (93.3%)24 (6.7%)
35 to 44 Years242 (99.2%)2 (0.8%)
45 to 54 Years262 (94.6%)15 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years236 (92.2%)20 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,093 (97.2%)61 (2.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lancaster
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen385 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lancaster
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999244 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999487 (94.6%)28 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999267 (92.7%)21 (7.3%)
$100,000 and over876 (98.9%)10 (1.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lancaster
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6130 (58.6%)92 (41.4%)
6 to 18 Years115 (29.9%)270 (70.1%)
19 to 25 Years34 (52.3%)31 (47.7%)
25 to 34 Years108 (30.3%)226 (63.5%)
35 to 44 Years21 (8.6%)236 (96.7%)
45 to 54 Years23 (8.3%)239 (86.3%)
55 to 64 Years47 (18.4%)210 (82.0%)
65 to 74 Years212 (92.6%)110 (48.0%)
75 Years and over120 (100.0%)60 (50.0%)
Total810 (37.6%)1,474 (68.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lancaster

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lancaster
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (9.8%)11 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years60 (15.1%)34 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years39 (39.0%)37 (28.7%)
75 Years and over35 (100.0%)25 (29.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lancaster

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (4.8%)7 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years18 (18.0%)5 (3.9%)
75 Years and over22 (62.9%)23 (27.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (9.8%)11 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years18 (4.5%)15 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years35 (8.8%)12 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years21 (21.0%)32 (24.8%)
75 Years and over21 (60.0%)23 (27.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lancaster: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Lancaster

Computing Device Access in Lancaster

Computing Device Access in Lancaster
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop63974.3%
Smartphone70582.0%
Tablet56565.7%
No Computing Device829.5%
Total860100.0%

Internet Access in Lancaster

Internet Access in Lancaster
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home64274.7%
Cellular Data Only11713.6%
Satellite Internet323.7%
No Internet8910.3%
Total860100.0%

Lancaster Summary

Lancaster is a town located in Coos County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,387 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Coos County.

Geography

Lancaster is located in the northern part of Coos County, in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. It is bordered to the north by the town of Whitefield, to the east by the town of Dalton, to the south by the town of Jefferson, and to the west by the town of Northumberland.
The town is situated in the Connecticut River Valley, with the Connecticut River forming the western boundary of the town. The town is located in the White Mountain National Forest, and is home to the White Mountain National Forest Visitor Center.
The highest point in Lancaster is the summit of Mount Prospect, at an elevation of 3,890 feet (1,186 m). The town is drained by the Israel River, which flows through the center of town.

History

The area that is now Lancaster was first settled in 1763 by settlers from Massachusetts. The town was incorporated in 1773, and was named after Lancaster, Massachusetts.
In the 19th century, Lancaster was an important center for the lumber industry, and was home to several sawmills and gristmills. The town was also home to several iron works, and was the site of the first iron furnace in the state.
In the late 19th century, Lancaster was a popular tourist destination, and was home to several grand hotels. The town was also home to several large resorts, including the Lancaster House, the Lancaster Inn, and the Lancaster Hotel.

Economy

Today, Lancaster is a rural community, with a population of just over 2,000 people. The town is home to several small businesses, including a few restaurants, a grocery store, and a few retail stores.
The town is also home to several small manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a woodworking shop, and a metal fabrication shop.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,387 people, 1,039 households, and 645 families residing in the town. The population density was 39.3 people per square mile (15.2/km2). There were 1,179 housing units at an average density of 19.3 per square mile (7.4/km2).
The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 1,039 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lancaster?
Total Population of Lancaster is 2,260.
What is the Total Male Population of Lancaster?
Total Male Population of Lancaster is 1,108.
What is the Total Female Population of Lancaster?
Total Female Population of Lancaster is 1,152.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lancaster?
There are 96.18 Males per 100 Females in Lancaster.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lancaster?
There are 103.97 Females per 100 Males in Lancaster.
What is the Median Population Age in Lancaster?
Median Population Age in Lancaster is 41.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lancaster
Average Family Size in Lancaster is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lancaster
Average Household Size in Lancaster is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lancaster?
Per Capita income in Lancaster is $32,082.
What is the Median Family Income in Lancaster?
Median Family Income in Lancaster is $90,870.
What is the Median Household income in Lancaster?
Median Household Income in Lancaster is $67,331.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster?
Income or Wage Gap in Lancaster is 36.6%.
Women in Lancaster earn 63.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lancaster?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lancaster is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lancaster?
There are 1,134 People in the Labor Forcein in Lancaster.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lancaster?
63.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Lancaster.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lancaster?
Unemployment Rate in Lancaster is 2.6%.