Lancaster, New York

Lancaster
Town
Town of Lancaster
The Warren Hull House, at the intersection of Genesee Street and Pavement Road in Lancaster. It is Erie County's oldest surviving stone structure, built in 1810.
The Warren Hull House, at the intersection of Genesee Street and Pavement Road in Lancaster. It is Erie County's oldest surviving stone structure, built in 1810.
Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
Location of New York in the United States
Location of New York in the United States
Coordinates: 42°54′22″N 78°38′02″W / 42.90611°N 78.63389°W / 42.90611; -78.63389
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyErie County
Incorporated1833
Named forLancaster, Massachusetts
Government
 • Town SupervisorRobert E. Leary (R)
 • Town Council
Councilmembers
  • Adam L. Dickman (R)
  • Dawn C. Schroeder (C)
  • Mark R. Burkard (R)
  • Melissa A. Studley (R)
Area
 • Total37.94 sq mi (98.27 km2)
 • Land37.71 sq mi (97.66 km2)
 • Water0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2)
Elevation
712 ft (217 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total45,106 Increase
 • Density1,144.53/sq mi (441.90/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
14086 14043 14026 14221 (northwest part)
Area codes716, 624
FIPS code36-029-41146
FIPS code36-41146
GNIS feature ID0955014
Websitelancasterny.gov

Lancaster is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. It is 14 miles east of downtown Buffalo, making it a suburb of the city. As of the 2020 Census, the town population was 45,106.

References

  1. ↑ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 4, 2017.