Lancaster, Indiana
Lancaster: Township in Wells County, Indiana
About
Lancaster is a township located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,511 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,494 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Lancaster
| Population : | 1,494 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Area : | 47.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 850 feet / 259 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 14:01:54 (19th April 2025) |
| Density : | 31 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lancaster is located at 38°49'53"N 85°31'7"W (38.8314500, -85.5185700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lancaster decreased by 1.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,511 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,499 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,507 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,508 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,504 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,501 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,504 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,496 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,496 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,502 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,494 | -0.54% | estimation process |
Schools in Lancaster
College & universities near Lancaster, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150756 | Hanover College | Hanover (IN) | 47243 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lancaster, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Lancaster
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dupon Post Office | Dupont (IN) | 47231 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Madison | 12,435 | Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio |
| Madison | 11,750 | County seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States |
| Hanover | 3,493 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Kent | 1,650 | Township in Warren County, Indiana |
| Saluda | 1,374 | Township in Jefferson County, Indiana |
| Smyrna | 1,068 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Dupont | 327 | Town in Indiana |
| Brooksburg | 80 | Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lancaster distances to largest Indiana cities
