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Lancaster, NH

Census-designated place in Coos County, New Hampshire.

Population

2,230

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

749

ZIP codes

0

Lancaster and its ZIP codes

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Lancaster at a glance

  • Lancaster is about 4.8 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $66,765 a year, 33% less than the New Hampshire figure of $99,031.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,500 (50% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,036 a month.

Local data for Lancaster, NH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lancaster, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,765

Poverty rate

19.2%

Median home value

$200,500

Median rent

$1,036/mo

Homeownership

65.4%

Bachelor's or higher

23.4%

Median age

38.6

Average commute

19.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (341), Irish Americans (208), German Americans (176).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coos County. PPP loans are for Lancaster.

Details

Unemployment rate

1.7%

Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,154

11,730 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,657

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$295M

FY 2026, $9,445 per person

Coos County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Lancaster, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.0%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked6.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.4%
  • Worked from home10.6%

Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lancaster, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: avalanche

Storm events since 1996

941

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

84

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 3°F

39.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Lancaster, NH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.7%

U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.9%

U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.6%

U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts

Cities near Lancaster

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lunenburg, VTCensus-designated place5.7 mi2.5
WhitefieldCensus-designated place8.3 mi1.6
GrovetonCensus-designated place8.6 mi2.1
Gilman, VTCensus-designated place8.8 mi0.4
LittletonCensus-designated place15 mi8.5
BethlehemCensus-designated place16 mi1.6
BerlinCity16 mi61.3
Concord, VTCensus-designated place16 mi1.1
East Burke, VTCensus-designated place20 mi0.5
GorhamCensus-designated place20 mi1.7
Lyndonville, VTCensus-designated place21 mi1.5
St. Johnsbury, VTCensus-designated place22 mi12.8
Lyndon, VTCensus-designated place22 mi0.2
Lyndon Center, VTCensus-designated place22 mi0.4
West Burke, VTVillage23 mi0.5
Sutton, VTCensus-designated place25 mi1.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lancaster, NH in?
Lancaster is in Coos County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Lancaster, NH?
About 2,230 people live in Lancaster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lancaster?
Nearby places include Lunenburg, VT (5.7 mi), Whitefield (8.3 mi), Groveton (8.6 mi), Gilman, VT (8.8 mi), Littleton (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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