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Lancaster, OH

Founded 1800Fairfield CountyElev. 268 m
Population
40,902
Median home
$180,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Lancaster

Lancaster is home to roughly 40,902 residents. Lancaster was founded in 1800 and sits in Fairfield County. The median age is 36.9 and the median household income is $54,901. Homes carry a median value of $180,200, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (90.7%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
40,902
Median age
36.9
Median household income
$54,901
Per-capita income
$31,393
Poverty rate
14.8%
High-school grad or higher
92.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
26.9 min
Work from home
7.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White90.7%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Black1.7%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.6%
Service18.9%
Production, transportation & material moving18.7%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$180,200
Median gross rent
$999/mo
Owner-occupied
56.9%
Median year built
1962
Households
16,758
Avg. household size
2.38

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Lancaster has 12 public schools — 5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading59%
Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Fairfield Union High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lancaster High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
General Sherman Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Thomas Ewing Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Gorsuch West Elementary SchoolElementary
Medill Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Mt. Pleasant Elementary SchoolElementary
Tallmadge Elementary SchoolElementary
Tarhe Trails Elementary SchoolElementary
Early Childhood Center 1Grades -1–-1
Early Childhood Center 2Grades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime13% above national
Lancaster437
Ohio316
United States386
↑ 53% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime10% above national
Lancaster2,138
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↓ 45% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lancaster Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lancaster.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Fairfield County
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lancaster is in Fairfield County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lancaster was founded in 1800 and sits in Fairfield County. Elevation ~268 m.

Population trend
44K040,90218202024
Map of Lancaster
Lancaster, OH
Where Lancaster is
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Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Sherman, John, BirthplaceWillow Lane FarmTallmadge-Mithoff HouseSt. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran ChurchReber, Valentine, HouseMedill, William, HouseChestnut Ridge FarmBush, Samuel, House
Notable people from Lancaster
John ShermanKatie SmithRichard F. OutcaultJohn Willock NobleThomas Ewing Jr.John Martin VorysAlan OggRebecca Harrell TickellAugustus Roy KnabenshueClarence E. Miller
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Nearby cities
Reynoldsburg (19 mi)Newark (26 mi)Gahanna (26 mi)Columbus (27 mi)Grove (28 mi)Westerville (32 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lancaster, OH (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lancaster, Ohio.

Thomas Guy Moore, 56
Lancaster · Fairfield County · 43130
AKA William James Nims
William Duane Thomas, 58
Lancaster · Fairfield County · 43130
David Eric Brown, 60
Lancaster · 43130
Michael Shane Greene, 52
Lancaster · 43130

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lancaster — frequently asked

What is the population of Lancaster, Ohio?
Lancaster has a population of about 40,902, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lancaster?
The median home value in Lancaster is $180,200, and the median gross rent is $999/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lancaster safe? What is the crime rate?
Lancaster Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 437 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lancaster face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Fairfield County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, drought.
How many schools are in Lancaster?
Lancaster has 12 public schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lancaster?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Lancaster. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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