Lancaster township, Pennsylvania
Lancaster township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lancaster township is a geographic entity located in Butler County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,734. The land area covers 23.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,734 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.4 yrs | ±7.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,317 | ±102 | 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 | 1,340 | ±102 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,317 | ±102 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 23 | ±29 |
| Median Home Value | $391,600 | ±$35,901 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,038 | ±$272 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $99,432 | ±$15,491 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,414 | ±$6,536 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 131 | ±99 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,716 | ±179 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.1% | ±3.6% |
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: 3,587 (2024)
ID: 174294
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
113 KING ALY, HARMONY PA 16037-8007
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GUS Population: 199,341 (2024)
ID: 209218
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 1208, BUTLER PA 16003-1208
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Lancaster | KG-04 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Lancaster | KG-04 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Lancaster | PK-05 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Lancaster | PK-05 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Lancaster | KG-06 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Lancaster | 07-08 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Lancaster | 09-12 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Lancaster | KG-05 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Lancaster | PK-05 | Lancaster, PA | |
| Regular School Lancaster | 06-08 | Lancaster, PA |
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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Butler County Community College
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College | 10.6 mi away | 107 College Drive, Butler, PA, 16002 |
7242878711
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ZELIENOPLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 227 SOUTH HIGH ST, ZELIENOPLE, PA, 16063 |
(724) 452-9330
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Butler Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 11.5 mi away | 233 S Main St, Butler, PA, 16001 |
7242870708
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EVANS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 204 S. JACKSON STREET, EVANS CITY, PA, 16033 |
(724) 538-8695
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Geneva College
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College | 11.8 mi away | 3200 College Ave, Beaver Falls, PA, 15010-3599 |
7248465100
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PROSPECT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 357 MAIN STREET, PROSPECT, PA, 16052 |
(724) 865-9718
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
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College | 14.5 mi away | 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA, 15061-2764 |
7247733800
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ELLWOOD CITY AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 415 LAWRENCE AVE.., ELLWOOD CITY, PA, 16117 |
(724) 758-6458
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Community College of Beaver County
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College | 16.0 mi away | 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA, 15061-2588 |
7244802222
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CRANBERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 2525 ROCHESTER RD SUITE 300, CRANBERRY TWP, PA, 16066 |
(724) 776-9100
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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 BUTLER 2 SW, PA US, located 10.3 miles from Lancaster township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.3° | 17.3° | 25.8° | 3.36" | 11.3" |
| February | 37.4° | 18.3° | 27.8° | 2.66" | 9.7" |
| March | 46.4° | 25.2° | 35.8° | 3.28" | 5.3" |
| April | 60.0° | 34.6° | 47.3° | 3.50" | 0.6" |
| May | 70.0° | 44.8° | 57.4° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.9° | 54.3° | 66.1° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.7° | 58.2° | 70.0° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 56.8° | 68.8° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.3° | 49.6° | 61.9° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.9° | 38.9° | 50.4° | 3.30" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.7° | 29.7° | 39.7° | 3.34" | 1.1" |
| December | 39.1° | 23.2° | 31.2° | 3.37" | 6.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony borough | Borough | 2.5 mi | — |
| Zelienople borough | Borough | 3.7 mi | — |
| Connoquenessing borough | Borough | 5.3 mi | — |
| Evans City borough | Borough | 5.5 mi | — |
| Prospect borough | Borough | 5.5 mi | — |
| Portersville borough | Borough | 6.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4201941208. • 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.