Lancaster
City in Garrard County, Kentucky
Lancaster is a city in Garrard County, Kentucky, with 3,899 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,027 ft (313 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stanford, 6.7 miles SW.
- 3,899residents (2020 Census)
- 1,027 ftelevation · 313 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 1,545 / sq mipopulation density
- 40444ZIP code
About Lancaster
Lancaster locally is a home rule-class city in Garrard County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the seat of its county. As of the year 2020 U.S. census, the city population was 3,901.
Located south of Lexington, Lancaster is the site of the Kennedy House, sometimes said to have been the setting for Uncle Tom's Cabin. The Civil War training base Camp Dick Robinson was located nearby.
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Living in Lancaster
- Median household income
- $43,898
- Median home value
- $175,300
- Median rent
- $801/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Lancaster had 3,899 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,899 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,545 per sq mi (597 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lancaster at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Garrard County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,899 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.52 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6104° N, 84.5841° W |
| ZIP code | 40444 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2143840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lancaster
- Stanford6.7 mi SW
- Danville10.7 mi W
- Junction City11.4 mi W
- Crab Orchard11.4 mi S
- Burgin14.0 mi NW
- McKinney14.4 mi SW
- Hustonville15.4 mi SW
- Berea15.9 mi E
- High Bridge16.7 mi NW
- Brodhead17.1 mi SE
- Richmond17.6 mi NE
- Harrodsburg18.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster
What county is Lancaster in?
Lancaster is in Garrard County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Lancaster, KY?
3,899 people lived in Lancaster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lancaster, KY?
The ZIP code of Lancaster is 40444.
What is the elevation of Lancaster?
1,027 feet (313 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lancaster?
Stanford (6.7 mi), Danville (10.7 mi), Junction City (11.4 mi), Crab Orchard (11.4 mi), Burgin (14.0 mi).
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