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Lancaster, VA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Virginia.
Population
20
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
0
Lancaster and its ZIP codes
Lancaster at a glance
- Lancaster is 96% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Lancaster, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Lancaster.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,558
4,731 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $11,497 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lancaster, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
446
6.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 29°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lancaster, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Lancaster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KilmarnockTown | 5.5 mi | 3.4 |
| IrvingtonTown | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| WeemsCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| White StoneTown | 9 mi | 1 |
| HeathsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| UrbannaTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| SaludaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| DeltavilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| GwynnCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| WarsawTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| MathewsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2 |
| West PointTown | 24 mi | 5.1 |
| King and Queen Court HouseCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| St. George Island, MDCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Gloucester CourthouseCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7 |
| TappahannockTown | 25 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lancaster, VA in?
- Lancaster is in Lancaster County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Lancaster, VA?
- About 20 people live in Lancaster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lancaster?
- Nearby places include Kilmarnock (5.5 mi), Irvington (7.2 mi), Weems (7.5 mi), White Stone (9 mi), Heathsville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023