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Lancaster

Kansas · 298 residents · 0.199 sq mi
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Lancaster has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
298
+2%since 2000
from 291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,497 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+14%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2022713414114801990201020202024Lancaster
2024325
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,593
+44%since 2000
from $12,921 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+9%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(286)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(292)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other4.4%(13)
Diversity Score12.6%(38)
Diversity Score
13
+1350%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+9%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.6%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lancaster, Kansas?

Lancaster, Kansas has about 298 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lancaster, Kansas?

The typical household in Lancaster, Kansas earns about $51,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lancaster, Kansas expensive?

In Lancaster, Kansas, the median home is worth about $88,600, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster, Kansas?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lancaster, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lancaster, Kansas?

About 6.1% of people in Lancaster, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lancaster, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lancaster, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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