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South Lancaster

Massachusetts · 1,894 residents · 1.326 sq mi
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South Lancaster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $315,400. Households here earn about 44% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,894
+9%since 2000
from 1,742 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,428 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+2%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Lancaster
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,858
+24%since 2000
from $23,341 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,400
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.7
+167%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score26.2%(457)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(1,452)
Black9.7%(184)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(178)
Asian1.4%(26)
Other0.9%(17)
Diversity Score46.2%(875)
Diversity Score
46
+76%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% 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
21.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
58.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lancaster, Massachusetts?

South Lancaster, Massachusetts has about 1,894 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Lancaster, Massachusetts earns about $36,250 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 $315,400, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in South Lancaster, Massachusetts?

About 33.6% 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 18.5% 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 98 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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