Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster: city in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States.
About
Lancaster is a city located in the county of Lancaster in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,149 and a population density of 848 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,106 inhabitants.
The city was created 296 years ago in 1729.
Quick Facts about Lancaster
| Population | 17,106 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Phone Area Codes | 717 |
| Area | 19.05 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.0379,-76.3055 |
| Altitude | 367 feet / 112 meters |
| Capital city | Lancaster is capital of Lancaster County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1730 (296 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:02:33 (23rd September 2026) |
| Postal code | 17601 |
| Density | 898 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Lancaster is located at 40°2'16"N 76°18'20"W (40.0378800, -76.3055100).
Lancaster map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Lancaster
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lancaster increased by 5.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,149 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,567 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,892 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,923 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,046 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,074 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,104 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,147 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,147 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,156 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,106 | -0.29% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Lancaster
1Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602, United States View details
Phone: +18663862839 | Website available
2Lancaster Central Market
23 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603, United States View details
Phone: +17177356890 | Website available
3The Amish Farm and House
2395 Covered Bridge Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602, United States View details
Phone: +17173946185 | Website available
4Long's Park
Harrisburg Pike, US-30, Lancaster, PA 17601, United States View details
Phone: +17177358883 | Website available
5Go N Bananas Family Fun Center
1170 Garfield Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601, United States View details
Phone: +17172875000 | Website available
Where to Eat in Lancaster
1Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601, United States View details
Phone: +17178981900 | Website available
Where to Stay in Lancaster
1Lancaster Budget Host Inn
2140 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602, United States View details
Phone: +17173971900 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Lancaster
1US Agricultural Department
1383 Arcadia Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601, United States View details
Phone: +17172995361 | Website available
People born in Lancaster (200)
People born in Lancaster, including US musician and songwriter Vince DiCola, politician and manager Barbara Franklin, actress Gretchen Egolf, .
More notable people
- Beth Behrs (American actress and writer known for her starring role as Caroline Channing in the CBS television series 2 Broke Girls) she was born in 26/12/1985
- Jennifer Gareis (American actress) she was born in 01/08/1972
- Benjamin Smith Barton (American physician, professor, and botanist (1766-1815)) he was born in 10/02/1766
- Richard Winters (United States Army Officer) he was born in 21/01/1918
- Charles Carl Roberts (Milk truck driver and murderer) he was born in 07/12/1973
- John Wise (American pioneer in the field of ballooning) he was born in 24/02/1808
- John D. Anderson (curator of Aerodynamics at the National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian Institution) he was born in 01/10/1937
- Simon Snyder (Governor of Pennsylvania (1759-1819)) he was born in 05/11/1759
- Charles Demuth (American painter (1883-1935)) he was born in 08/11/1883
- Billy Bletcher (actor) he was born in 24/09/1894
- Rya Kihlstedt (American actress) she was born in 23/07/1970
- Carla Kihlstedt (American violinist, singer and composer) she was born in 23/11/1971
- Andrew J. Feustel (American astronaut) he was born in 25/08/1965
- Andrew Wenger (American association football (soccer) player) he was born in 25/12/1990
- Robert Smith (United States Secretary of the Navy (1757-1842)) he was born in 03/11/1757
- Taylor Kinney (American actor and model) he was born in 15/07/1981
- Jonathan Groff (American actor and singer) he was born in 26/03/1985
- John F. Reynolds (career officer of the United States Army) he was born in 20/09/1820
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lancaster, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215053 | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Lancaster (PA) | 17608-0059 |
Nearby Transit Stations (26)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lancaster, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| PAR | Parkesburg | W. First and S. Culvert Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lancaster.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lancaster Post Office | Lancaster (PA) | 17603 |
Other cities in Lancaster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lancaster County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hempfield | 40,558 | A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. |
| West Lampeter | 15,983 | Township of Pennsylvania |
| Ephrata | 13,801 | City of the state Washington, United States |
| Elizabethtown | 11,494 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Columbia | 10,295 | Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lititz | 10,022 | Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Millersville | 8,289 | City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mount Joy | 8,071 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Willow Street | 7,578 | Census designated place |
| East Earl | 6,899 | Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Leacock | 5,783 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Union | 5,661 | Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania |
| New Holland | 5,547 | Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Bethel | 5,293 | Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Manheim | 4,816 | Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| East Petersburg | 4,485 | Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Lancaster distances to largest Pennsylvania cities