Lancaster is a city located in Atchison County Kansas. Lancaster has a 2024 population of 237. Lancaster is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -3.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 245 in 2020.
The average household income in Lancaster is $51,230 with a poverty rate of 26.12%. The median age in Lancaster is 45.1 years: 45.9 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lancaster was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 346 | 97.19% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.97% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.56% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 149 | 2.39 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Married | 72 | 3.04 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Non Family | 68 | 0 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Female | 9 | 7.67 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
85.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 3.21% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 2.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 7.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 2.5% |
| High School Graduate | 166 | 59.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.36% |
| Some College | 70 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 262 | 22 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $63,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $33,750 | $0 | $33,750 |
| High School Graduate | $29,911 | $58,021 | $21,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,766 | $52,500 | $28,173 |
| Some College | $48,417 | $49,667 | $31,964 |
$34,766
Average Earnings
$52,500
Average Male
$28,173
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Lancaster residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 346 | 93 | 26.88% |
26.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.47%
Male Poverty Rate
24.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lancaster is White, with 26.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lancaster is White, with 26.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 59.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 42.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30% |
| Some College | 1.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 13.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,750 | $70,732 |
| Households | $44,375 | $51,230 |
| Married Families | $68,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $27,453 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
58
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Korea | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 19.59% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
55.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.84%
Born in Lancaster
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lancaster residents were born in the United States, with 75.84% having been born in Kansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 227 | -2 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 229 | -2 | -0.87% |
| 2027 | 231 | -2 | -0.86% |
| 2026 | 233 | -2 | -0.85% |
| 2025 | 235 | -2 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 237 | -2 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 239 | -1 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 240 | -3 | -1.23% |
| 2021 | 243 | -2 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 245 | -40 | -14.04% |
| 2019 | 285 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 286 | -2 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 288 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 289 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 289 | -2 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 291 | -3 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 294 | -1 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 295 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 295 | -2 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 297 | 0 | 0% |