South Lancaster, MA

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2023 Population

1,991

21.3% 1-year growth

US Senator

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ed Markey

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.9

0.256% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

4.07%

35.1% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$104,745

3.45% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$370,200

9.04% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

837

11% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, South Lancaster, MA had a population of 1.99k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $104,745. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Lancaster, MA grew from 1,642 to 1,991, a 21.3% increase and its median household income grew from $101,250 to $104,745, a 3.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Lancaster, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.88%), White (Hispanic) (4.07%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.07%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.854%).

None of the households in South Lancaster, MA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in South Lancaster, MA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in South Lancaster, MA was $370,200, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in South Lancaster, MA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 40.4 minutes. The average car ownership in South Lancaster, MA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

South Lancaster, MA is home to a population of 1.99k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.22% of South Lancaster, MA residents were born outside of the country (84 people).

In 2023, there were 12.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.68k people) in South Lancaster, MA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 137 Two+ (Hispanic) and 81 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of South Lancaster, MA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Lancaster, MA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Lancaster, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Lancaster, MA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.68k ± 584
Two+ (Hispanic)
137 ± 159
White (Hispanic)
81 ± 95

10.9%

Hispanic Population

218 people

10.9% of the people in South Lancaster, MA are hispanic (218 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Lancaster, MA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Massachusetts.

Most Common Origin

China
102,973 ± 7,820 people
Dominican Republic
99,956 ± 7,706 people
Brazil
93,519 ± 7,457 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Massachusetts was China, the natal country of 102,973 Massachusetts residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 99,956 and Brazil with 93,519.

Foreign-Born Population

4.22%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

84 people

5.42%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

89 people

As of 2023, 4.22% of South Lancaster, MA residents (84 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Lancaster, MA was 5.42%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Lancaster, MA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
19 ± 37
Vietnam
12 ± 27
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20

South Lancaster, MA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Lancaster, MA employs 837 people. The largest industries in South Lancaster, MA are Manufacturing (184 people), Educational Services (159 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (119 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($145,893), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($145,893), and Manufacturing ($112,019).

Males in Massachusetts have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $81,902. The income inequality in Massachusetts (measured using the Gini index) is 0.48, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

837

2023 Value

± 267

11%

1 Year growth

± 42.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Lancaster, MA grew at a rate of 11%, from 754 employees to 837 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Lancaster, MA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (136 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (125 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (93 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Lancaster, MA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Massachusetts (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

837

2023 Value

± 267

11%

1 Year growth

± 42.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Lancaster, MA grew at a rate of 11%, from 754 employees to 837 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Lancaster, MA, are Manufacturing (184 people), Educational Services (159 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (119 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Lancaster, MA, though some of these residents may live in South Lancaster, MA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,955

Median earning men ± $24,718

$66,762

Median earning women ± $27,259

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($146,964) and Construction ($43,141).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($162,500) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,056).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.61%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.67M people employed in Massachusetts. This represents a 2.61% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Massachusetts.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing the state of Massachusetts. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (61.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36%)
Republican Party
Other (1.48%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Massachusetts went to Kamala Harris with 61.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36%), followed by Other (1.48%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Massachusetts for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Massachusetts

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Elizabeth Warren

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ed Markey

Senator from Massachusetts

Assumed office on July 16, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Mo Cowan, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of John Kerry, who had become Secretary of State.

Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are the senators currently representing Massachusetts.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Massachusetts over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Massachusetts

Massachusetts is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Massachusetts have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.24% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (1.35M), High School or Equivalent (1.34M), and Graduate Degree (1.03M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Lancaster, MA was $370,200 in 2023, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $339,500 to $370,200, a 9.04% increase. The homeownership rate in South Lancaster, MA is 74.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in South Lancaster, MA have an average commute time of 40.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Lancaster, MA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$370,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$39,597

$580

Median Property Taxes

±$176

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Lancaster, MA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Lancaster, MA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.4%

Homeownership

2023

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.4% of the housing units in South Lancaster, MA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Lancaster, MA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 7131

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in South Lancaster, MA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$104,745

Median Household Income

± $36,513

780

Number of Households

± 239

In 2023, the median household income of the 780 households in South Lancaster, MA grew to $104,745 from the previous year's value of $101,250.

The following chart displays the households in South Lancaster, MA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Lancaster, MA is from Massachusetts.

0.48

2022 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

0.48

2021 Wage GINI in Massachusetts

In 2022, the income inequality in Massachusetts was 0.48 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.047% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Massachusetts was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Massachusetts in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Massachusetts across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (52.2%)
Worked At Home (35.8%)
Other (6.18%)

In 2023, 52.2% of workers in South Lancaster, MA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (35.8%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (6.18%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

40.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Lancaster, MA have a longer commute time (40.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in South Lancaster, MA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Lancaster, MA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Lancaster, MA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Lancaster, MA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Lancaster, MA (81 out of 1.99k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Lancaster, MA is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98% of the population of South Lancaster, MA has health coverage, with 63.2% on employee plans, 7.84% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Worcester County, MA see 997 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.499% decrease from the previous year (1002 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1326 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 181 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Worcester County, MA.

997 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Worcester County, MA

Primary care physicians in Worcester County, MA see an average of 997 patients per year. This represents a 0.499% decrease from the previous year (1,002 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Worcester County, MA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 15% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.96%

Uninsured

63.2%

Employer Coverage

7.84%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Lancaster, MA declined by 34.4% from 2.98% to 1.96%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Lancaster, MA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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