Population (2020)4,032
Schuyler County
MissouriLancaster is the county seat of Schuyler County, Missouri. Local heritage resources include Schuyler County Historical Society.
Schuyler County at a Glance
Population (2020)4,032
County SeatLancaster
StateMissouri
Guide TypeCounty
Housing Units (2020)1,887
Land Area307.3 sq mi
Water Area0.9 sq mi
Forecast LocationKirksville
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Schuyler County
Lancaster is the county seat of Schuyler County, Missouri. Local heritage resources include Schuyler County Historical Society.
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Local identity
Lancaster is the county seat of Schuyler County, Missouri. Local heritage resources include Schuyler County Historical Society.
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Schedule - Schuyler County Rams (Lancaster, MO) Football 26-27 - MaxPreps
Schedule - Schuyler County Rams (Lancaster, MO) Football 26-27 MaxPreps
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Schedule - Schuyler County Rams (Lancaster, MO) Football 26-27 - MaxPreps
Schedule - Schuyler County Rams (Lancaster, MO) Football 26-27 MaxPreps
Oct 31, 2026 • 2 min read
18-year-old Downing man dies in Highway 136 crash west of Memphis - KTTN
18-year-old Downing man dies in Highway 136 crash west of Memphis KTTN
Oct 26, 2026 • 2 min read
Schuyler County Varsity Football @ Slater - MaxPreps
Schuyler County Varsity Football @ Slater MaxPreps
Oct 26, 2026 • 2 min read
Schuyler County, Mo. man injured in single-vehicle crash in Knox County - KHQA
Schuyler County, Mo. man injured in single-vehicle crash in Knox County KHQA
Sep 8, 2026 • 2 min read
Wind Turbine Collapses In Schuyler County - NEMOnews Media Group
Wind Turbine Collapses In Schuyler County NEMOnews Media Group
Sep 5, 2026 • 2 min read
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Government
Missouri county government directory
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Schools
Missouri school directory
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Hospitals
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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Public Safety
Missouri Department of Public Safety
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Emergency Services
Missouri State Emergency Management Agency
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State Parks
Missouri State Parks
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Trails
Missouri parks and trails map
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Utilities
Missouri utility locator
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Libraries
Missouri State Library
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Courts
Missouri Courts
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DMV
Missouri license office locator
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Transportation
Missouri Department of Transportation
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Postal Services
USPS location finder
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Veterans
Missouri Veterans Commission
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Employment
Missouri job and career services
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Plan Your Next Step
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Local Information
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Lancaster is the county seat of Schuyler County, Missouri. Local heritage resources include Schuyler County Historical Society.
The county seat is Lancaster.
The population of 4,032 is the April 1, 2020 Census count. It is a historical census figure, not a current estimate. View Census data
Browse Missouri’s county heritage directory and select Schuyler.
Use Missouri’s parks and trails map for additional options.
Use Missouri’s school directory and filter by county or district.
Open the Missouri county directory to locate official county contacts.
Use the USPS ZIP Code lookup with the full street address. A county may contain multiple ZIP Codes.
The forecast is for Kirksville, Missouri, a nearby forecast shared with this guide. Conditions elsewhere in the area can differ.
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County population, housing and area figures come from the 2020 Census; county seats come from Missouri DNR. News headlines link to their publishers through the configured RSS feed.
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History and Culture
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