Lancaster, Kansas

Lancaster is a city in Atchison County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 246 people lived there.

 History 
Lancaster was platted in 1857. It may have been named after Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Lancaster was an early contender for county seat. In 1915, Lancaster had seven stores, a school, three churches, a grain elevator, a lumber yard, and a hotel.

Lancaster was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

 Geography 
Lancaster is at  (39.571159, -95.303712).

According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.

 Demographics 

 2020 census 
As of the 2020 census, there were 246 people, 109 households, and 73 families living in the city. Of the households, 83.5% owned their home and 16.5% rented their home.

The median age was 43.6 years. Of the people, 96.3% were White and 3.7% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the people.

 2010 census 
As of the 2010 census says that there were 298 people, 108 households, and 87 families living in the city.

 References 

 Other websites 
City
 Lancaster - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
 USD 377, local school district
Maps
 Lancaster City Map , KDOT

Category:Cities in Atchison County, Kansas
Category:1857 establishments in Kansas Territory