Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster: City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
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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 294 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 |
| Altitude : | 367 feet / 112 meters |
| Capital city : | Lancaster is capital of Lancaster County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1730 (294 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:39:29 (25th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 17601 |
| Density : | 898 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lancaster is located at 40°2'16"N 76°18'20"W (40.0378800, -76.3055100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lancaster
Demographics
The population of Lancaster increased by 5.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,149 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,567 | 2.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,892 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,923 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,046 | 0.72% | 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
1 Dutch Wonderland
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2 Lancaster Central Market
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3 The Amish Farm and House
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4 Long's Park
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5 Go N Bananas Family Fun Center
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Where ot Eat in Lancaster
1 Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
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Where to Stay in Lancaster
1 Lancaster Budget Host Inn
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Other Places in Lancaster
1 US Agricultural Department
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People born in Lancaster (200)
People born in Lancaster, including US musician and songwriter Vince DiCola, politician and manager Barbara Franklin, actress Gretchen Egolf, .
List
- 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
Schools in Lancaster
College & universities near Lancaster, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215053 | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Lancaster (PA) | 17608-0059 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lancaster, PA
| 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 |
Post offices near Lancaster
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Lancaster Post Office | Lancaster (PA) | 17603 |
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- Lancaster , California The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the Antelope Valley in southern California. Lancaster is known for its many aerospace companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Antelope Valley College Planetarium and the Lancaster Museum of Art & History. with a population of 155,822 people.
- Lancaster , Ohio The county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio. It is located in the central part of the state. Lancaster is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lancaster Historical Society and the Lancaster Museum of Art. with a population of 40,932 people.
- Lancaster , Texas city in Dallas County, Texas, United States with a population of 39,265 people.
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- 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.
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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 |
| Conewago | 8,536 | Unincorporated community in 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 |
| Clay | 6,939 | Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| 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 |
| Pequea | 5,448 | Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Lancaster distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
