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South Lancaster

Massachusetts · 2,177 residents · 1.326 sq mi
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South Lancaster is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,173. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $421,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,177
+25%since 2000
from 1,742 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,642 / sq mi
+42%since 2009
from 1,159 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+3%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Lancaster
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(96)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.4%(248)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(153)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(167)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.5%(55)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.5%(119)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4420.4%(445)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(246)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.4%(248)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(197)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.6%(100)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.7%(103)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,173
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,810
+79%since 2000
from $23,341 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−38%since 2010
from 0.551 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$421,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,893
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−21%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,536)
Black4.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(95)
Asian1.3%(22)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(1,618)
Black1.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(449)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(82)
Diversity Score
50
+49%since 2009
from 34 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.1%(308)
Puerto Rican6.5%(141)
Ancestry
Irish9.2%(201)
French7.8%(170)
Italian5.6%(123)
German5.6%(122)
English5.6%(121)
Scottish4.6%(100)
Polish3.7%(80)
Russian1.8%(40)
Dutch1%(22)
Finnish1%(21)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+92%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.8%
+41.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.6%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−99.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2016
from 89.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.7%(255)
Married67.3%(525)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married32.2%(290)
Married58.1%(523)
Widowed1.8%(16)
Divorced7.9%(71)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lancaster, Massachusetts?

South Lancaster, Massachusetts has about 2,177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Lancaster, Massachusetts?

The typical household in South Lancaster, Massachusetts earns about $109,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Lancaster, Massachusetts expensive?

In South Lancaster, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $421,400, and the typical rent is about $1,893 a month.

How educated are people in South Lancaster, Massachusetts?

About 52.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Lancaster, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Lancaster, Massachusetts?

About 1.3% of people in South Lancaster, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Lancaster, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, South Lancaster, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 381 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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