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Lancaster

Minnesota · 340 residents · 2.334 sq mi
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Lancaster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,208. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% 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 $50,800. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
340
−6%since 2000
from 363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
146 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+24%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2753073403724041990201020202024Lancaster
2024315
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,208
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,604
+46%since 2000
from $16,191 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−48.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+70%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(355)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(17)
Diversity Score
5
+48%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lancaster, Minnesota?

Lancaster, Minnesota has about 340 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lancaster, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lancaster, Minnesota earns about $30,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lancaster, Minnesota expensive?

In Lancaster, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $50,800, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster, Minnesota?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lancaster, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lancaster, Minnesota?

About 4.8% of people in Lancaster, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lancaster, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lancaster, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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