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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Lancaster

Massachusetts · 1,742 residents · 1.326 sq mi
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South Lancaster is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $158,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,742
−3%since 1990
from 1,796 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,314 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,354 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+11%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Lancaster
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,341
+72%since 1990
from $13,564 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$158,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $147,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$463
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $430 in 1990
US average: $602
67.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
32.5% rent
3.3
−26%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,591)
Black5.5%(99)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(170)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.5%(746)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,536)
Black4.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(95)
Asian1.3%(22)
Diversity Score26.2%(457)
26
−37%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.1%
+19.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.9%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+9%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lancaster, Massachusetts?

South Lancaster, Massachusetts has about 1,742 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Lancaster, Massachusetts earns about $48,750 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 $158,600, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in South Lancaster, Massachusetts?

About 41.1% 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 5.3% of people in South Lancaster, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Lancaster, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, South Lancaster, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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