Lancaster city, Wisconsin
Lancaster city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lancaster city is a geographic entity located in Grant County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,031. The land area covers 3.11 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,031 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,654 | ±120 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,762 | ±125 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,654 | ±120 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 108 | ±86 |
| Median Home Value | $204,000 | ±$20,577 |
| Median Gross Rent | $806 | ±$113 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,302 | ±$13,102 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,450 | ±$3,747 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 253 | ±118 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,184 | ±182 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.6% | ±5.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,042 (2024)
ID: 184092
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK/TREASURER
206 S MADISON ST, LANCASTER WI 53813-1799
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GUS Population: 52,330 (2024)
ID: 115026
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 529, LANCASTER WI 53813-0529
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Lancaster | 09-12 | Lancaster, WI | |
| Regular School Lancaster | 06-08 | Lancaster, WI | |
| Regular School Lancaster | PK-05 | Lancaster, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cassville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Cassville, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fennimore, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fennimore, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Fennimore, WI | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-12 | POTOSI, WI | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-3 | CASSVILLE, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GRANT REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 507 S MONROE ST, LANCASTER, WI, 53813 |
(608) 723-2143
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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College | 9.6 mi away | 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI, 53809-9778 |
6088223262
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SCHREINER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 113 W. ELM ST., LANCASTER, WI, 53813 |
(608) 723-7304
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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College | 13.6 mi away | 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI, 53818-3099 |
6083421491
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DWIGHT T. PARKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 925 LINCOLN AVE., FENNIMORE, WI, 53809 |
(608) 822-6294
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Clarke University
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College | 23.3 mi away | 1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA, 52001-3198 |
5635886300
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POTOSI BRANCH
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 103 N. MAIN ST., POTOSI, WI, 53820 |
(608) 763-2115
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Emmaus Bible College
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College | 23.3 mi away | 2570 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA, 52001-3096 |
5635888000
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BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 453 CANAL ST., BLOOMINGTON, WI, 53804 |
(608) 994-2531
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Loras College
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College | 23.7 mi away | 1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque, IA, 52004-0178 |
5635887100
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LANCASTER 4 WSW, WI US, located 4.4 miles from Lancaster city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.3° | 8.9° | 17.1° | 1.20" | 10.0" |
| February | 29.9° | 12.9° | 21.4° | 1.29" | 8.9" |
| March | 42.9° | 24.8° | 33.8° | 1.99" | 4.9" |
| April | 56.7° | 36.5° | 46.6° | 3.80" | 1.6" |
| May | 68.3° | 47.9° | 58.1° | 4.39" | 0.2" |
| June | 77.4° | 58.2° | 67.8° | 5.93" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.9° | 61.8° | 71.4° | 5.03" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.1° | 59.8° | 69.5° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.2° | 51.6° | 61.9° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.2° | 39.3° | 49.2° | 2.90" | 0.5" |
| November | 43.8° | 27.5° | 35.6° | 2.37" | 2.6" |
| December | 31.0° | 16.0° | 23.5° | 1.70" | 8.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fennimore city | City | 10.0 mi | — |
| Tennyson village | Village | 10.8 mi | — |
| Potosi village | Village | 11.1 mi | — |
| Bloomington village | Village | 11.6 mi | — |
| Mount Hope village | Village | 11.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5504342250. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.