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Lancaster, KY
City in Garrard County, Kentucky.
Population
4,013
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,590
ZIP codes
0
Lancaster and its ZIP codes
Lancaster at a glance
- Lancaster is about 14 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 103rd among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $43,898, 31% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,300 (15% below Kentucky) and median rent is $801 a month.
Local data for Lancaster, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lancaster, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,898
Poverty rate
29.1%
Median home value
$175,300
Median rent
$801/mo
Homeownership
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (232), Mexican Americans (152), German Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garrard County. PPP loans are for Lancaster.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,800
2,688 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,533
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$113M
FY 2026, $6,670 per person
How people get to work
Lancaster, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lancaster, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
203
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Cities near Lancaster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StanfordCity | 8 mi | 4.8 |
| DanvilleCity | 11 mi | 18.1 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Junction CityCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| BurginCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| McKinneyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BereaCity | 15 mi | 16.5 |
| HustonvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| BrodheadCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| HarrodsburgCity | 18 mi | 6.9 |
| RichmondCity | 18 mi | 22 |
| WilmoreCity | 19 mi | 5 |
| NicholasvilleCity | 19 mi | 15.2 |
| PerryvilleCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount VernonCity | 22 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lancaster, KY in?
- Lancaster is in Garrard County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Lancaster, KY?
- About 4,013 people live in Lancaster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lancaster?
- Nearby places include Stanford (8 mi), Danville (11 mi), Crab Orchard (11 mi), Junction City (12 mi), Burgin (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023