Population 5,791 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lancaster
Household size in Lancaster
| Period | Lancaster | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Lancaster has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Wisconsin as a whole, where it has 2.40 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.44, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lancaster
| Period | Lancaster | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.5, Lancaster is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has crept up from 43.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lancaster
| Period | Lancaster | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.1% of households in Lancaster, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Lancaster has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Wisconsin cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lancaster
Renters in Lancaster
| Period | Lancaster | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lancaster is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 46.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lancaster
| Period | Lancaster | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lancaster than nationally: 7.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lancaster
| Period | Lancaster | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Lancaster is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lancaster
| Period | Lancaster | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $540 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $578 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $635 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $845 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$305 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lancaster costs $845 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $305 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 19.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lancaster
Bachelor's degrees in Lancaster
| Period | Lancaster | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over three in ten adults 25 and older in Lancaster (31.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.2 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lancaster
| Period | Lancaster | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lancaster: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 8.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lancaster
| Period | Lancaster | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lancaster has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lancaster compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 2.52 | 44.5 | 6.1% | 20.5% | 7.1% | 1964 | $845 | 31.6% | 94.5% | 2.2% |
| Kieler | 2.60 | 45.1 | 3.7% | 12.3% | 7.3% | 1975 | $785 | 18.2% | 92.8% | 3.7% |
| Stitzer | 2.84 | 32.1 | 6.2% | 19.8% | 6.2% | 1967 | $865 | 16.8% | 85.0% | 1.3% |
| Mount Ida | 2.71 | 39.2 | 3.6% | 15.4% | 8.1% | 1981 | $820 | 15.0% | 90.2% | 6.7% |
| Beetown | 2.67 | 40.1 | 7.0% | 17.1% | 19.9% | 1969 | $702 | 11.0% | 95.2% | 0.7% |
| Potosi | 2.43 | 47.9 | 8.0% | 17.2% | 9.9% | 1971 | $975 | 19.8% | 94.2% | 2.2% |
| Fennimore | 2.56 | 35.7 | 8.1% | 25.7% | 7.4% | 1972 | $799 | 21.7% | 92.4% | 2.0% |
| Bloomington | 2.62 | 42.2 | 11.1% | 13.1% | 10.2% | 1964 | $667 | 20.2% | 96.4% | 1.7% |
| Tennyson | 2.53 | 43.1 | 8.4% | 18.3% | 6.5% | 1969 | $1,113 | 21.6% | 94.6% | 2.6% |
| Cornelia | 2.67 | 41.4 | 6.6% | 15.3% | 7.2% | 1973 | $1,143 | 25.9% | 94.1% | 2.4% |
| Mount Hope | 2.63 | 41.6 | 5.6% | 17.1% | 13.1% | 1979 | $858 | 12.2% | 91.5% | 13.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lancaster. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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