Lancaster town, New York
Lancaster town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lancaster town is a geographic entity located in Erie County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 45,075. The land area covers 37.71 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 45,075 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 19,722 | ±594 | 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 | 20,738 | ±546 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,722 | ±594 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,016 | ±336 |
| Median Home Value | $277,600 | ±$9,192 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,079 | ±$90 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,080 | ±$8,804 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,852 | ±$2,362 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | ±1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,322 | ±452 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 23,979 | ±909 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.5% | ±0.9% |
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: 45,303 (2024)
ID: 170807
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
21 CENTRAL AVE, LANCASTER NY 14086-2128
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GUS Population: 950,602 (2024)
ID: 170419
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATI
95 FRANKLIN ST, 400, BUFFALO NY 14202-3959
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | BUFFALO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AKRON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AKRON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | AKRON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WEST SENECA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AMHERST, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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New York Institute of Massage Inc
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College Vocational | 5.5 mi away | 4701 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY, 14221 |
7166330355
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LANCASTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 5466 BROADWAY, LANCASTER, NY, 14086 |
(716) 683-1120
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Empire Beauty School-Buffalo
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College Vocational | 6.2 mi away | 2190 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga, NY, 14225-5177 |
8009204593
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JULIA BOYER REINSTEIN LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 1030 LOSSON ROAD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, 14227 |
(716) 668-4991
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Leon Studio One School of Beauty Knowledge
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College Vocational | 7.0 mi away | 5385 Main St, Williamsville, NY, 14221 |
71663138781
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CLARENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | THREE TOWN PLACE, CLARENCE, NY, 14031 |
(716) 741-2650
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Villa Maria College
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College | 8.3 mi away | 240 Pine Ridge Rd, Buffalo, NY, 14225-3999 |
7168960700
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ELMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 1860 BOWEN ROAD, ELMA, NY, 14059 |
(716) 652-2719
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Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca
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College Vocational | 8.4 mi away | 1050 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY, 14224 |
7166758205
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MARILLA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 11637 BULLIS ROAD, MARILLA, NY, 14102 |
(716) 652-7449
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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 BUFFALO, NY US, located 5.9 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 | 32.1° | 19.0° | 25.5° | 3.35" | 26.7" |
| February | 33.3° | 19.5° | 26.4° | 2.49" | 18.1" |
| March | 41.8° | 26.4° | 34.1° | 2.89" | 14.1" |
| April | 54.7° | 36.5° | 45.6° | 3.37" | 2.5" |
| May | 67.4° | 48.3° | 57.9° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.6° | 58.1° | 66.9° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.2° | 63.1° | 71.7° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.0° | 61.7° | 70.4° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.3° | 54.5° | 63.4° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.6° | 43.9° | 51.7° | 4.03" | 0.9" |
| November | 47.8° | 34.2° | 41.0° | 3.50" | 7.8" |
| December | 37.2° | 25.6° | 31.4° | 3.75" | 25.3" |
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 village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Depew village | Village | 3.7 mi | — |
| Town Line CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Clarence CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Harris Hill CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Elma Center CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3602941146. • 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.