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Encyclopedia > Lancaster, Texas

Lancaster is a city located in Dallas County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 25,894. Dallas County is a county located in the state of Texas. ... State nickname: Lone Star State Other U.S. States Capital Austin Largest city Houston Governor Rick Perry Official languages None. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


In 1994 the majority of Lancaster's historic Town Square was destroyed by a tornado. 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...


Geography

Location of Lancaster, Texas

Lancaster is located at 32°36'8" North, 96°46'30" West (32.602236, -96.774990)1. Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias TX county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 75.9 km² (29.3 mi²). 75.9 km² (29.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 25,894 people, 9,182 households, and 6,895 families residing in the city. The population density is 341.3/km² (884.0/mi²). There are 9,590 housing units at an average density of 126.4/km² (327.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 37.63% White, 53.00% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 6.58% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. 11.59% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 9,182 households out of which 40.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% are married couples living together, 20.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% are non-families. 21.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.22. Marriage is a relationship and bond between individuals that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...


In the city the population is spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.9 males.


The median income for a household in the city is $43,773, and the median income for a family is $48,498. Males have a median income of $33,406 versus $30,653 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,731. 8.1% of the population and 6.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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Lancaster, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (422 words)
Lancaster is a city located in Dallas County, Texas.
In 1994 the majority of Lancaster's historic Town Square was destroyed by a tornado.
Lancaster is served by Lancaster Independent School District and Dallas Independent School District.
Handbook of Texas Online: LANCASTER, TX (773 words)
Lancaster is at the junction of State Highway 342 and Pleasant Run Road, fourteen miles south of Dallas in southern Dallas County.
In 1953 a chamber of commerce was established in Lancaster.
The town square was renovated in the mid-1970s by a citizens' council.
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