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Lancaster

New Hampshire · 1,725 residents · 2.976 sq mi
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Lancaster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,047. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,800. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,725
+2%since 2000
from 1,695 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
580 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+16%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lancaster
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,047
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,147 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,923
+13%since 2000
from $18,464 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+93%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,646)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,627)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(43)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other2.3%(40)
Diversity Score14.8%(255)
Diversity Score
15
+334%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+141%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
7.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lancaster, New Hampshire?

Lancaster, New Hampshire has about 1,725 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lancaster, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Lancaster, New Hampshire earns about $36,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lancaster, New Hampshire expensive?

In Lancaster, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $139,800, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Lancaster, New Hampshire?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lancaster, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lancaster, New Hampshire?

About 15.7% of people in Lancaster, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lancaster, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Lancaster, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 138 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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