Lancaster Population

1880–2026

4,058

2026 projection

3.9% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Lancaster. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,058+270.67%
20254,031-110.27%
20244,042+150.37%
20234,027+862.18%
20223,941-60.15%
20213,947+401.02%
20203,907+130.33%
20193,894-60.15%
20183,900+90.23%
20173,891+110.28%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Lancaster is growing faster than Grant County and Wisconsin, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Lancaster+2.5%
  • Wisconsin+1.3%
  • Grant County+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Lancaster Demographics

45.1median age

Median age

Female44.8 yrs
Male47.2 yrs

Adults

3,316
935 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults2,381 other adults

Sex

Female 51.5% · 2,046Male 48.5% · 1,930

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 40 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Lancaster Income

$84,302median household income

Median household income

$84,302

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$55,170

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.5%

About 1 in 16 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Lancaster Marital Status

56% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married56%59%53%
Never married32%30%33%
Divorced5%5%6%
Widowed7%6%8%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201