Lancaster, NY is a small town in Erie County with a population of 44,732 and a population density of 1,148.96 people per square mile. It has an ideal location for year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and canoeing. There are also local businesses scattered throughout town like American Craftsmen Gallery, Lancaster Opera House and Culver Road Armory.The town hosts various sporting events such as the Central New York Basketball League and the Crown City Softball Tournament. Demographic organizations include the Lancaster Youth Hockey Association which provides youth hockey programs to community children and teens. Lancaster is a great place to live for those who enjoy being part of a tight-knit community and appreciate all that nature has to offer.
The population in Lancaster is 44,732. There are 1,186 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lancaster is 45.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lancaster is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lancaster
- 54.3% are married
- 9.0% are divorced
- 34.6% are married with children
- 13.1% have children, but are single
Race in Lancaster
- 95.4% are White
- 1.2% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander