Lancaster, Ohio
Lancaster: The county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio.
About
Lancaster is a city located in the county of Fairfield in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 38,780 and a population density of 792 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,932 inhabitants.
The city was created 226 years ago in 1799.
Lancaster, Ohio is a city in Fairfield County, Ohio, in the south central part of the state. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 40,552. The city is near the Hocking River, about 33 miles southeast of Columbus and 38 miles southwest of Zanesville. It is the county seat of Fairfield County.
Lancaster's origins were tied to the construction of a canal system that began in 1832 and ended in 1848. Lancaster was incorporated as a village in 1837 and became a city in 1913. It was named after Lancaster, Pennsylvania, by settlers from that area.
In 1803, Lancaster was established by John Korty for settlers from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lancaster was incorporated as a village in 1827 and became a city in 1931.
The first settlement began when Jacob Strawther opened a tavern on what is now South Memorial Drive serving travelers along what would become U.S. Route 40 (now State Route 740). In 1803, John Korty purchased land from Strawther and platted it as town lots with the intent to attract settlers from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
As business grew throughout the 19th century, Lancaster became an important commercial center due to its location at a crossroads along two major highways (US 40/SR 740 and SR 104). In addition to these two main thoroughfares, US 23 runs north-south through downtown Lancaster and US 22 runs east-west along its southern border with Plain City and Pleasant Plain.
Lancaster is home to four institutions of higher education: Ohio University Lancaster (formerly Southern State Community College), Daymar College, DeVry University and Union Institute & University (located at The Park Place).
Quick Facts about Lancaster
| Population | 40,932 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Postal code | 43130 |
| Phone Area Codes | 740 |
| Area | 48.99 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7137,-82.5993 |
| Altitude | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Capital city | Lancaster is capital of Fairfield County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1800 (226 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:20:53 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 835 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Lancaster is located at 39°42'49"N 82°35'58"W (39.7136800, -82.5993300).
Lancaster map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lancaster increased by 5.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,780 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,890 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,823 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,278 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,561 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,682 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,874 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,263 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,459 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,505 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,932 | 1.04% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Lancaster
1Rising Park
1120 N High St, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
Phone: +17406876651 | Website available
2Alley Park
2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
Phone: +17406815025 | Website available
3AHA! A Hands-On Adventure A Children's Museum
1708 River Valley Cir S, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
Phone: +17406531010 | Website available
4Cenci Park
225 Lewis Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
Phone: +17106524226 | Website available
5Martens Park
261 Cedar Hill Rd, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
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Where to Eat in Lancaster
1Texas Roadhouse
2890 Columbus-Lancaster Rd NW, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
Phone: +17406875021 | Website available
2Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
2093 Schorrway Dr NW, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
Phone: +17406874409 | Website available
3Roosters
1009 N Memorial Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
Phone: +17406531444 | Website available
4IHOP
1585 River Valley Cir N, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
Phone: +17406547790 | Website available
5Applebee's Grill + Bar
1615 River Valley Cir N, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
Phone: +17406811594 | Website available
Where to Stay in Lancaster
1Hampton Inn Lancaster
2041 Schorrway Dr NW, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
Phone: +17406542999 | Website available
2Baymont by Wyndham Lancaster
1721 River Valley Cir N, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
Phone: +17409944874 | Website available
3Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster, an IHG Hotel
1861 Riverway Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130, United States View details
Phone: +17406544445 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Lancaster
1Lancaster Mayor's Office
104 E Main St #101, Lancaster, OH 43130 View details
Phone: +17406876600
People born in Lancaster (60)
People born in Lancaster, including basketball player and coach Katie Smith, politician John Sherman, cartoonist Richard F. Outcault, .
More notable people
- John Willock Noble (American politician (1831-1912)) he was born in 26/10/1831
- Hugh Boyle Ewing (Union Army General) he was born in 31/10/1826
- Eleanor Boyle Ewing Sherman (American author; wife of American general) she was born in 04/10/1824
- Joe Ogilvie (professional golfer) he was born in 08/04/1974
- Mary Murphy (Ballroom dance champion and choreographer) she was born in 09/03/1958
- Thomas Ewing, Jr. (Union Army general) he was born in 07/08/1829
- Alan Ogg (American basketball player) he was born in 05/07/1967
- Augustus Roy Knabenshue (American balloonist) he was born in 15/07/1875
- Allan Anderson (American baseball player) he was born in 07/01/1964
- Amos Steck (American politician) he was born in 08/01/1822
- Bobby Carpenter (American football player) he was born in 01/08/1983
- Bill Glassford (American football player and coach (1914-2016)) he was born in 08/03/1914
- Chad McKnight (American basketball player) he was born in 19/06/1984
- Clarence E. Miller (politician) he was born in 01/11/1917
- Debra Allbery (American poet) she was born in 03/03/1957
- Edmund W. Wells (American jurist, businessman, and politician) he was born in 14/02/1846
- George Ewing Martin (United States federal judge) he was born in 23/11/1857
- Gerald Stebelton (American politician) he was born in 13/09/1939
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lancaster, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204848 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lancaster (OH) | 43130-1037 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lancaster, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL | Columbus, OH | 111 East Town Street | BUS |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lancaster.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Post Office | Lancaster (OH) | 43130 |
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- Lancaster, New York town in Erie County, New York with a population of 10,064 people.
- Lancaster, South Carolina city in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 9,156 people.
- Lancaster, Massachusetts town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 7,857 people.
- Lancaster, Kentucky city in and seat of Garrard County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 3,840 people.
- Lancaster, Wisconsin city in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 3,700 people.
- Lancaster, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 3,234 people.
- Lancaster, Indiana township in Wells County, Indiana with a population of 1,494 people.
- Lancaster, Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 1,411 people.
- Lancaster, Missouri city in Schuyler County, Missouri, United States with a population of 744 people.
- Lancaster, Minnesota city in Kittson County, Minnesota with a population of 327 people.
- Lancaster, Kansas city in Kansas, U. with a population of 282 people.
Other cities in Fairfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfield County , OH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pickerington | 22,835 | City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States |
| Geneva | 5,899 | City in Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States |
| Baltimore | 3,026 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Waterloo | 2,605 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States |
| Carroll | 2,073 | Village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States |
| Lithopolis | 1,916 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Jefferson | 1,821 | County in Ohio, United States |
| Bremen | 1,466 | Town in Ohio, United States |
| Royalton | 1,454 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Fairfield Beach | 1,292 | Census-designated place in Fairfield County, Ohio |
| Pleasant Hill | 1,258 | Human settlement in Miami County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Millersport | 1,081 | Human settlement in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Pleasantville | 963 | Village in Fairfield County, Ohio |
| Amanda | 746 | Town |
| Thurston | 607 | Place in Ohio |
| Stoutsville | 566 | Human settlement in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lancaster distances to largest Ohio cities