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Lancaster

Missouri · 728 residents · 1.486 sq mi
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Lancaster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,000. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
728
−1%since 2000
from 737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
−4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4555877198509821990201020202024Lancaster
2024742
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,200
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,202 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,847
+18%since 2000
from $14,263 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
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
$64,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+34%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(732)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(714)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score4.5%(32)
Diversity Score
4
+339%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+8%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lancaster, Missouri?

Lancaster, Missouri has about 728 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lancaster, Missouri?

The typical household in Lancaster, Missouri earns about $28,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lancaster, Missouri expensive?

In Lancaster, Missouri, the median home is worth about $64,000, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster, Missouri?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lancaster, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lancaster, Missouri?

About 29.6% of people in Lancaster, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lancaster, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lancaster, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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