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Lancaster, MO


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Lancaster, Missouri

Lancaster, Missouri, in Schuyler county, is 93 miles SE of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 146 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 737 people lived in Lancaster.

The People and Families of Lancaster

In Lancaster, about 60% of adults are married. Lancaster is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Lancaster, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lancaster had a median family income of $37,083.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Lancaster.

Lancaster Housing

An estimated 64% of living spaces in Lancaster are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Lancaster, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lancaster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lancaster Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lancaster, MO

Comparing Lancaster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men34
Racial Diversity11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built43
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