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Lancaster, Texas

Introduction to Lancaster, Texas

Lancaster, Texas, in Dallas county, is 14 miles S of Dallas, Texas. The city is included in the Dallas metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 25,894 people lived in Lancaster.

Lancaster History

The city of Lancaster was founded in 1852 after "Honest A" Bledsoe surveyed the area and laid down plans for the town on a 430-acre plot of land. Bledsoe modeled the city after his hometown of Lancaster, Kentucky. The city was incorporated in 1866 and remains one of the first incorporated communities located within Dallas County, Texas. The city prospered rapidly after December 1888 with the establishment of the train depot of Lancaster as a stop on the Dallas and Waco train line.

Lancaster and nearby Attractions

  • Captain R A Rawlins House
  • Church of Christ Cold Springs
  • Edgewood Cemetery
  • Cedardale Park
  • Confederate Air Force
  • Dallas County - Justices Of The Peace

Things To Do In Lancaster

Captain R. A. Rawlins House was built in 1870 by Captain Rawlins and his family. Today, it is a nationally registered historical site and a place of great interest to travelers. It was built using architectural plans and symmetry of the Greek Revival period. The Church of Christ, located at Cold Springs, and Edgewood Cemetery are both known for their magnificent architecture and serene ambience. Cedardale Park has provisions for various recreational activities and is a great place for spending a quiet day in the arms of nature. Confederate Air Force is known for its various cultural attractions, events, and facilities.

Lancaster Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by Dallas Love Field Airport.

Lancaster Higher Education

Cedar Valley College is the local institute of higher education. Mountain View College and Dallas Baptist University are also nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyLancaster Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Lancaster Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Lancaster Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Lancaster, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Women59
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use510
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work27
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime33

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