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Lancaster, OH


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Lancaster, Ohio

Lancaster, Ohio, in Fairfield county, is 27 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The city is included in the Columbus metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 35,335 people lived in Lancaster.

The People and Families of Lancaster

In Lancaster, about 53% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lancaster had a median family income of $39,773.

Political Inclinations

Lancaster residents donated more money ($6,172) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Lancaster Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Lancaster are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Lancaster, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Lancaster Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Lancaster Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lancaster, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population24
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times53
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime42

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