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Lane

South Dakota · 52 residents (2025 est.) · 0.465 sq mi
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Lane is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,333. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28
−53%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
−4%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:52 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
133761851091990201020202024Lane
202428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,333
+273%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,464 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,611
+174%since 2000
from $13,750 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.234
+13%since 2010
from 0.206 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−42%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.3%
+26.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2012
from 26.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.1%
−54.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+27.8 ptssince 2017
from 47.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2016
from 78.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lane, South Dakota?

Lane, South Dakota has about 28 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lane, South Dakota earns about $98,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lane, South Dakota?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lane, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lane, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Lane, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lane, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lane, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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