Lancaster town is located in Coos County New Hampshire. Lancaster town has a 2024 population of 3,223. Lancaster town is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually but its population has increased by 0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,212 in 2020.
The average household income in Lancaster town is $145,439 with a poverty rate of 12.11%. The median age in Lancaster town is 46.6 years: 44.4 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lancaster town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,077 | 95.35% |
| Two or more races | 105 | 3.25% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,419 | 2.19 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 639 | 2.72 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Non Family | 569 | 1.13 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Male | 143 | 3.12 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 68 | 4.18 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 3.25% |
| Associates Degree | 351 | 14.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 427 | 17.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 268 | 10.88% |
| High School Graduate | 889 | 36.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 3.05% |
| Some College | 373 | 15.14% |
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 | 2,353 | 2,234 | 671 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 28 | 14 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 8 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 10 |
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 71.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,000 | $96,579 | $64,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,577 | $0 | $75,769 |
| High School Graduate | $36,856 | $53,281 | $22,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,620 | $53,421 | $37,313 |
| Some College | $51,142 | $52,841 | $36,886 |
$50,620
Average Earnings
$53,421
Average Male
$37,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.96% of Lancaster town residents speak only English, while 3.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,979 | 350 | 11.75% |
| Multiple | 89 | 27 | 30.34% |
12.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.92%
Male Poverty Rate
14.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lancaster town is Multiple, with 30.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lancaster town is White, with 11.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.5% |
| High School | 19.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.74% |
| Some College | 1.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Female Employed | 7.67% |
| Male Employed | 3.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,222 | $197,446 |
| Households | $93,389 | $145,439 |
| Married Families | $132,896 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,469 | $63,305 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
202
Number of Veterans
184
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 105 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 198 | 7.94% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
45.55%
Born in Lancaster town
96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born
0.81%
Non Citizen
2.7%
Naturalized
96.5% of Lancaster town residents were born in the United States, with 45.55% having been born in New Hampshire. 0.81% 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 | 3,163 | -12 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 3,175 | -12 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 3,187 | -12 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 3,199 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 3,211 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2024 | 3,223 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 3,235 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 3,247 | 29 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 3,218 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 3,212 | -55 | -1.68% |
| 2019 | 3,267 | 15 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 3,252 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 3,259 | -35 | -1.06% |
| 2016 | 3,294 | -52 | -1.55% |
| 2015 | 3,346 | -54 | -1.59% |
| 2014 | 3,400 | -34 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 3,434 | 34 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3,400 | -70 | -2.02% |
| 2011 | 3,470 | -28 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 3,498 | 0 | 0% |