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Lane

Kansas · 241 residents · 0.233 sq mi
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Lane has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,938. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
241
−6%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,034 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+26%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1581942302663021990201020202024Lane
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,938
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,633
−3%since 2000
from $19,144 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+135%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(246)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(214)
Black1.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(6)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other1.8%(4)
Diversity Score16.1%(39)
Diversity Score
16
+438%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.8%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lane, Kansas?

Lane, Kansas has about 241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lane, Kansas?

The typical household in Lane, Kansas earns about $30,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lane, Kansas expensive?

In Lane, Kansas, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Lane, Kansas?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lane, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lane, Kansas?

About 14.3% of people in Lane, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lane, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lane, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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