What is the population of Lancaster?

The population of Lancaster, WI is 3,700.

Where is Lancaster located?

Lancaster, WI is located at latitude 42.8474900 and longitude -90.7106800. It is in United States.

What is the area of Lancaster?

The area of Lancaster, WI is 3.04 km².

What is the elevation of Lancaster?

Lancaster, WI has an elevation of 335 meters (1099 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Lancaster in?

Lancaster, WI is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Lancaster in?

Lancaster is in the state of Wisconsin, United States.

What county is Lancaster, WI in?

Lancaster is in Grant County, Wisconsin.

How has the population of Lancaster changed?

The population of Lancaster, WI has decreased from 3,868 (2010) to 3,700 (2020), a change of -4.3%.

Lancaster, Wisconsin

Lancaster: city in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States

About

Lancaster is a city located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,868 and a population density of 1,272 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,700 inhabitants.

The city was created 189 years ago in 1836.

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Quick Facts about Lancaster

Population	3,700 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Wisconsin (United States)
County	Grant County
Postal code	53813
Phone Area Codes	608
Area	3.04 km²
Latitude & Longitude	42.8475,-90.7107
Altitude	1,099 feet / 335 meters
Capital city	Lancaster is capital of Grant County
Establishment	January 01, 1837 (189 years ago)
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	18:04:38 (22nd April 2026)
Density	1,217 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-4.54% (2010-2020)
Weather	74℉ Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

Lancaster is located at 42°50'51"N 90°42'38"W (42.8474900, -90.7106800).

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Weather

74°F

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5 to 12 mph SE Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 12 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Lancaster decreased by 4.54% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	3,868	-	census
2011	3,852	-0.42%	estimation process
2012	3,822	-0.78%	estimation process
2013	3,814	-0.21%	estimation process
2014	3,776	-1.01%	estimation process
2015	3,770	-0.16%	estimation process
2016	3,747	-0.61%	estimation process
2017	3,740	-0.19%	estimation process
2018	3,724	-0.43%	estimation process
2019	3,701	-0.62%	estimation process
2020	3,700	-0.03%	estimation process

Lancaster zip code is 53813. County name: Grant, County fips: 55043

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People born in Lancaster (7)

People born in Lancaster, including Marine Corps general Carson Abel Roberts, football player Dave Schreiner, 12th Commandant of the Marine Corps George Barnett, .

More notable people

Karl L. Signell (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1933
Phil Garthwaite (American politician) he was born in 06/10/1972
William Simon U'Ren (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1859
Helen Arthur (American theater manager) she was born in 29/03/1879

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Lancaster, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
239910	Southwest Wisconsin Technical College	Fennimore (WI)	53809-9778
240462	University of Wisconsin-Platteville	Platteville (WI)	53818-3099
153126	Clarke University	Dubuque (IA)	52001-3198
153302	Emmaus Bible College	Dubuque (IA)	52001-3096
153825	Loras College	Dubuque (IA)	52004-0178

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Lancaster, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
MSN	Madison, Wisconsin	800 Langdon St.	BUS
WDL	Wisconsin Dells	Superior and La Crosse Sts.	RAIL
SMD	Madison (South), Wisconsin	Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.	BUS
LSE	La Crosse	St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Lancaster.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Lancaster Post Office	Lancaster (WI)	53813

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Other cities in Grant County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County , WI. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
Jamestown	2,122	Town in Wisconsin, United States
Buena Vista	1,820	Unincorporated community in the Town of Delafield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Platteville	1,470	City in Grant County, Wisconsin
Dickeyville	1,020	Village in Grant County, Wisconsin
Preston	980	A city in Grant County, Wisconsin
Potosi	887	Civil town in Grant County, Wisconsin
Arthur	791	Township in Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Beetown	763	Unincorporated community in the Town of Beetown, Grant County, Wisconsin
Fennimore	601	City in Grant County, Wisconsin
Mount Ida	570	Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Ellenboro	538	Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Hickory Grove	464	Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Cassville	430	Village in Grant County, Wisconsin
Blue River	418	Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Glen Haven	408	Human settlement in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Boscobel	400	Fourth-class city in Grant County, Wisconsin

Distance to Other Cities

Lancaster distances to largest Wisconsin cities