Lancaster (CDP), New Hampshire facts for kids
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Lancaster, New Hampshire
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 Lancaster (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Lancaster (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coos |
| Town | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.17 sq mi (8.21 km2) |
| • Land | 2.98 sq mi (7.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,941 |
| • Density | 652.22/sq mi (251.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03584
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-40340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378076 |
Lancaster is a special kind of village called a census-designated place (CDP). It's the main village in the town of Lancaster. You can find it in Coos County, New Hampshire, in the United States.
In 2020, about 1,941 people lived in this part of Lancaster. The whole town of Lancaster had a population of 3,218 people.
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Exploring Lancaster's Location
Lancaster CDP is located in the western part of the town of Lancaster. It sits on both sides of the Israel River. This river joins the larger Connecticut River nearby. The Connecticut River forms the border with Vermont to the northwest.
Key Roads and Connections
Important roads run right through the center of Lancaster. U.S. Route 2 and U.S. Route 3 are the main streets. These roads help connect Lancaster to other towns. For example, US 2 goes east to Gorham and west to St. Johnsbury, Vermont. US 3 goes north to Groveton and south to Whitefield.
Size and Water Features
The Lancaster CDP covers an area of about 8.2 square kilometers (which is about 3.17 square miles). Most of this area is land. About 0.5 square kilometers (or 6.08%) is water, mainly from the rivers.
Who Lives in Lancaster?
This section tells us about the people who live in Lancaster.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 2,296 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,392 | 4.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,120 | −11.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,134 | 0.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,859 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,695 | −8.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,725 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,941 | 12.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Lancaster CDP has changed over the years. In 1950, there were 2,296 people. The population went up a bit in 1960, then slowly decreased until 2000. Since then, it has started to grow again, reaching 1,941 people in 2020.
A Look at Households and Families (2010 Data)
In 2010, there were 1,725 people living in 705 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 422 were families.
- About 30.8% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Many households (42.4%) were married couples living together.
- About 13.6% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- Roughly 40.1% were non-family households, meaning people living alone or with roommates.
- About 14.6% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
Age Groups in Lancaster
The people in Lancaster come from different age groups:
- 23.7% were under 18 years old.
- 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Lancaster was about 42.7 years.
See also
In Spanish: Lancaster (condado de Coös) para niños
