Lancaster

Village in Erie County, New York

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Lancaster is a village in Erie County, New York, with 10,027 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 673 ft (205 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Depew, 2.0 miles NW.

About Lancaster

Lancaster is a village in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the village population was 10,027. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area.

The village of Lancaster is in the west part of the town of Lancaster and is east of Buffalo.

The Lancaster Opera House is locally famous for its musicals and stage plays. The current mayor is William Schroeder.

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Living in Lancaster

Median household income
$66,148
Median home value
$202,200
Median rent
$969/mo
Median age
45.1
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Lancaster, NY population

Lancaster had 10,027 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census10,027
Density3,689 per sq mi (1,424 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lancaster at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyErie County
TypeVillage
Population10,027 (2020)
Land area2.72 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²)
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Coordinates42.9006° N, 78.6688° W
ZIP code14043
Census code (GEOID)3641135

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Lancaster

What county is Lancaster in?

Lancaster is in Erie County, New York.

What is the population of Lancaster, NY?

10,027 people lived in Lancaster at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lancaster, NY?

The ZIP code of Lancaster is 14043.

What is the elevation of Lancaster?

673 feet (205 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lancaster?

Depew (2.0 mi), Cheektowaga (4.2 mi), Harris Hill (5.0 mi), Elma Center (5.3 mi), Town Line (5.3 mi).

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