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Lancaster

Minnesota · 364 residents · 2.334 sq mi
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Lancaster has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,206. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $106,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
364
Unchangedsince 2000
from 363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
156 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+4%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2753073403724041990201020202024Lancaster
2024315
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,206
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,501
+76%since 2000
from $16,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,500
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+107%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score10.7%(39)
Diversity Score
11
+213%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lancaster, Minnesota?

Lancaster, Minnesota has about 364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lancaster, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lancaster, Minnesota earns about $52,206 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 $106,500, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster, Minnesota?

About 19.0% 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 4.7% 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 27 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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