Lancaster
City in Dallas County, Texas
Lancaster is a city in Dallas County, Texas, with 41,275 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 522 ft (159 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bear Creek Ranch, 2.6 miles S.
- 41,275residents (2020 Census)
- 522 ftelevation · 159 m
- 33.1 sq miland area · 85.6 km²
- 1,248 / sq mipopulation density
- 75134main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lancaster
Lancaster ( LANK-is-tər) is a city in Dallas County, Texas, United States. Its population was 41,275 according to the 2020 census. Founded in 1852 as a frontier post, Lancaster is one of Dallas County's earliest settlements. Today, it is a suburban community located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 15 mi (24 km) south of downtown Dallas.
Lancaster is part of the Best Southwest area, which includes Lancaster, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Duncanville.
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Living in Lancaster
- Median household income
- $68,302
- Median home value
- $246,300
- Median rent
- $1,704/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Lancaster had 41,275 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 41,275 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,248 per sq mi (482 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lancaster at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Dallas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 41,275 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.07 sq mi (85.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5962° N, 96.7738° W |
| ZIP codes | 75134, 75146 |
| Official website | lancaster-tx.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4841212 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lancaster
- Bear Creek Ranch2.6 mi S
- Hutchins4.9 mi NE
- DeSoto5.2 mi W
- Wilmer5.4 mi E
- Glenn Heights5.6 mi SW
- Red Oak6.0 mi S
- Ferris7.0 mi SE
- Ovilla7.4 mi SW
- Oak Leaf7.5 mi SW
- Pecan Hill7.5 mi S
- Duncanville8.8 mi W
- Cedar Hill10.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster
What county is Lancaster in?
Lancaster is in Dallas County, Texas.
What is the population of Lancaster, TX?
41,275 people lived in Lancaster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lancaster, TX?
The main ZIP code is 75134. Other ZIP codes: 75146.
What is the elevation of Lancaster?
522 feet (159 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lancaster?
Bear Creek Ranch (2.6 mi), Hutchins (4.9 mi), DeSoto (5.2 mi), Wilmer (5.4 mi), Glenn Heights (5.6 mi).
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