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Lane

South Carolina · 508 residents · 3.95 sq mi
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Lane has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,403. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,400. The poverty rate of 35.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
508
−13%since 2000
from 585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+18%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3384685997298601990201020202024Lane
2024564
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,403
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,659 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,389
+24%since 2000
from $9,963 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade40.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−48.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(44)
Black90.6%(460)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.3%(103)
Diversity Score
20
−10%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+12%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.8%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lane, South Carolina?

Lane, South Carolina has about 508 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lane, South Carolina earns about $38,403 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 $59,400, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Lane, South Carolina?

About 2.6% 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 35.4% of people in Lane, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lane, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lane, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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