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South Carolina · 449 residents (2025 est.) · 3.95 sq mi
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Lane has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,013. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,700. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
564
−4%since 2000
from 585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
143 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.6
+54%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:449 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3384685997298601990201020202024Lane
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,013
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,659 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,392
+95%since 2000
from $9,963 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+30%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+41%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(54)
Black89.7%(525)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(132)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.8%(72)
Black86.7%(489)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score29%(164)
Diversity Score
29
+29%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 43.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.1%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2017
from 37.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lane, South Carolina?

Lane, South Carolina has about 564 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lane, South Carolina?

The typical household in Lane, South Carolina earns about $38,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lane, South Carolina expensive?

In Lane, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Lane, South Carolina?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lane, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lane, South Carolina?

About 18.3% of people in Lane, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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