Lancaster, Missouri facts for kids
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Lancaster, Missouri
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Lancaster City Hall
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Location of Lancaster, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Schuyler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 675 |
| • Density | 454.24/sq mi (175.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63548
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-40610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395624 |
Lancaster is a small city in Schuyler County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as the county seat of Schuyler County, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2020, about 675 people lived there. Lancaster is also part of the larger Kirksville area.
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History of Lancaster
A post office has been open in Lancaster since 1846. Some people believe the community was named after Lancaster, Ohio. This was the former home of one of the first people to settle here.
The William P. Hall House is an important building in Lancaster. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This means it's a special place recognized for its history.
Geography of Lancaster
Lancaster is located at about 40.5 degrees North and 92.5 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 1.50 square miles (3.88 square kilometers). Almost all of this area, 1.49 square miles (3.86 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 427 | — | |
| 1880 | 528 | 23.7% | |
| 1890 | 811 | 53.6% | |
| 1900 | 980 | 20.8% | |
| 1910 | 964 | −1.6% | |
| 1920 | 859 | −10.9% | |
| 1930 | 807 | −6.1% | |
| 1940 | 886 | 9.8% | |
| 1950 | 856 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 740 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 821 | 10.9% | |
| 1980 | 855 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 785 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 737 | −6.1% | |
| 2010 | 728 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 675 | −7.3% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The population of Lancaster has changed over many years. In 2010, there were 728 people living in the city. These people lived in 326 households. About 29% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Lancaster in 2010 was about 38 years old. About 26% of residents were under 18. Around 20% of the population was 65 years old or older.
Education in Lancaster
Lancaster has a public library. It is called the Schuyler County Library District. Libraries are great places to read, learn, and find information.
Notable People from Lancaster
Many interesting people have come from Lancaster:
- William Preston Hall: He was known for organizing circuses and dealing in exotic animals.
- Howard R. Hughes Sr.: He helped start the Hughes Tool Company.
- Rupert Hughes: He was a famous novelist and won an Oscar for his screenwriting.
- Isabel Grimes Richey (1858–1910): She was a writer.
See also
In Spanish: Lancaster (Misuri) para niños
