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South Lancaster

Massachusetts · 1,838 residents · 1.326 sq mi
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South Lancaster is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,088. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $324,900. Households here earn about 30% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,838
+6%since 2000
from 1,742 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,386 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+10%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Lancaster
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,088
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,453
+90%since 2000
from $23,341 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$357
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(1,408)
Black6.3%(115)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(176)
Asian1.7%(31)
Other4.6%(85)
Diversity Score47.8%(879)
Diversity Score
48
+82%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+99%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lancaster, Massachusetts?

South Lancaster, Massachusetts has about 1,838 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Lancaster, Massachusetts earns about $110,088 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 $324,900, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in South Lancaster, Massachusetts?

About 48.8% 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 7.8% 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 42 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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