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Lane County

Kansas · 1,574 residents · 717.409 sq mi
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Lane County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,318. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 581 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,100. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,574
−27%since 2000
from 2,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+15%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lane County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,318
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,047 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,775
+55%since 2000
from $18,606 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+35%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,091)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(31)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(1,375)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(143)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(24)
Diversity Score24.5%(385)
Diversity Score
24
+539%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lane County, Kansas?

Lane County, Kansas has about 1,574 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lane County, Kansas?

The typical household in Lane County, Kansas earns about $41,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lane County, Kansas expensive?

In Lane County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $75,100, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Lane County, Kansas?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lane County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lane County, Kansas?

About 12.4% of people in Lane County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lane County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lane County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 801 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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