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Lane

South Dakota · 47 residents · 0.465 sq mi
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Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 12 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $18,300.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% 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
47
−20%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
−5%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
133761851091990201020202024Lane
202428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,645
+72%since 2000
from $13,750 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 6.7%
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
22.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(2)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.6%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lane, South Dakota?

Lane, South Dakota has about 47 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Lane, South Dakota expensive?

In Lane, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $18,300.

How educated are people in Lane, South Dakota?

About 0.0% 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 6.5% 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 16 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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