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Lancaster Town, NY

Lancaster is a town in Erie County, New York, United States, centered 14 miles east of downtown Buffalo. Lancaster is an outer ring suburb of Buffalo. As of the 2020 Census, the town population was 45,106.

Located within the town is the village of Lancaster and the eastern half of the village of Depew. Depew's western half lies within the town of Cheektowaga.

Lancaster has the oldest stone structure in Erie County, the Warren Hull House. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Also within the town is the Gipple Cabin, the oldest wooden structure in Erie County. The cabin is on private land just south of the northern town line. The cabin was dismantled in the fall of 2013 and relocated to the Hull House property for preservation. The Lancaster Bee News stated it was stored in a barn on the original property and not taken for restoration. The Lancaster District School No. 6 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.93 square miles (98.25 km²), of which 37.70 square miles (97.65 km²) is land and 0.24 square miles (0.61 km²), or 0.62%, is water. 

The town is located on the northern and eastern sides of Erie County. The center of Lancaster is 14 miles (23 km) east of downtown Buffalo. 

Much of Lancaster is highly suburbanized, but the eastern section of the town, notably the area east of County Route 242 (Bowen Road), is only starting to undergo development, retaining a somewhat rural character. The western town line is marked by NY 78 and, south of NY 130, US 20. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) crosses the northern part of the town. NY 33 crosses the town immediately south of the Thruway, and US 20 crosses the central part of the town.

One of the prominent features of Lancaster is its commitment to health and wellness. The town boasts several healthcare facilities and services, including the Lancaster Medical Center, which provides comprehensive medical care to the community. Mental health support is available from Spectrum Health and Human Services, while fitness centers like Snap Fitness and LA Fitness help residents stay active. Personalized nutrition and wellness coaching can be found at Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center, and holistic treatments are offered at Lancaster Chiropractic & Wellness. 

Top Sites in Lancaster Village, NY: Como Lake Park, Lancaster Opera House, Keysa Park.

Population: 10,111 (2022). ZIP Codes: 14043. Area code: 716. Elevation: 712 ft (217 m). Incorporated: 1833. Area: 37.94 sq mi (98.27 km²).

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What are the demographics of Lancaster Town, NY?

The largest Lancaster town racial/ethnic groups are White (93.8%) followed by Hispanic (2.0%) and Black (1.9%). With 44,913 people, Lancaster town is the 44th most populated city in the state of New York out of 1,523 cities. But watch out, Lancaster town, because Mount Pleasant with 44,669 people, and Freeport with 44,210 people are right behind you.

What is the median income in Lancaster Town NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Lancaster town households was $85,586. Lancaster town households made slightly more than Poland village households ($85,556) and Burke village households ($85,417). The median age for Lancaster town residents is 46.1 years old.

What is the poverty rate in Lancaster Town NY?

In 2022, the median household income of Lancaster town households was $85,586. Lancaster town households made slightly more than Poland village households ($85,556) and Burke village households ($85,417). However, 2.1% of Lancaster town families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Lancaster

Lancaster Chiropractic

Healthy Alternatives

Spectrum Health

Snap Fitness

LA Fitness 

NY Demographics by Cubit

Lancaster-Depew

Lancaster Medical Center

Clarence Pathways

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