Lancaster town, New Hampshire
Lancaster town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lancaster town is a geographic entity located in Coos County, New Hampshire. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,218. The land area covers 49.97 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,218 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs | ±6.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,421 | ±124 | 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 | 1,557 | ±138 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,421 | ±124 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 136 | ±110 |
| Median Home Value | $215,700 | ±$24,153 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,019 | ±$263 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,911 | ±$23,307 |
| Per Capita Income | $63,522 | ±$27,987 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | ±6.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 517 | ±209 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,480 | ±198 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.1% | ±2.5% |
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: 3,212 (2024)
ID: 183960
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN BOARD OF SELECTMAN
25 MAIN ST, LANCASTER NH 03584-3005
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GUS Population: 31,094 (2024)
ID: 169995
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 10, WEST STEWARTSTOWN NH 03597-0010
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Lancaster | PK-08 | Lancaster, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bethlehem, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Littleton, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Groveton, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Groveton, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Groveton, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Jefferson, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Littleton, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Gilman, VT | |
| 3 Nearby | 2-12 | LANCASTER, NH |
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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WEEKS MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 173 MIDDLE STREET, LANCASTER, NH, 03584 |
(603) 788-4911
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White Mountains Community College
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College | 19.1 mi away | 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, NH, 03570 |
6037521113
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WILLIAM D. WEEKS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 128 MAIN STREET, LANCASTER, NH, 03584 |
(603) 788-3352
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MARC A. HURZELER, M.D. LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 178 MEADOWS ROAD, JEFFERSON, NH, 03583 |
(603) 586-7791
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ALDEN BALCH MEMORIAL
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 24 E. MAIN ST., LUNENBURG, VT, 05906 |
(802) 892-5365
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WHITEFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 8 LANCASTER ROAD, WHITEFIELD, NH, 03598 |
(603) 837-2030
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DALTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 756 DALTON ROAD, DALTON, NH, 03598 |
(603) 837-2751
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NORTHUMBERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 31 STATE STREET, GROVETON, NH, 03582 |
(603) 636-2066
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TWIN MOUNTAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 92 SCHOOL STREET, TWIN MOUNTAIN, NH, 03595 |
(603) 846-5818
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RANDOLPH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 130 DURAND ROAD, RANDOLPH, NH, 03593 |
(603) 466-5408
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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, NH US, located 2.3 miles from Lancaster town. 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° | 3.4° | 14.4° | 2.43" | 17.9" |
| February | 28.7° | 3.7° | 16.2° | 2.03" | 17.8" |
| March | 38.1° | 14.1° | 26.1° | 2.21" | 11.6" |
| April | 52.2° | 28.2° | 40.2° | 3.15" | 4.0" |
| May | 66.3° | 39.3° | 52.8° | 3.76" | 0.1" |
| June | 75.0° | 49.3° | 62.1° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.5° | 54.4° | 67.0° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.9° | 52.6° | 65.3° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.3° | 45.1° | 57.7° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.5° | 34.5° | 45.5° | 4.18" | 0.6" |
| November | 42.9° | 24.9° | 33.9° | 2.85" | 4.6" |
| December | 31.1° | 13.0° | 22.0° | 2.90" | 19.5" |
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 CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Lunenburg CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Whitefield CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Gilman CDP | CDP | 9.2 mi | — |
| Groveton CDP | CDP | 9.7 mi | — |
| Berlin city | City | 13.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3300740420. • 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.