Population 1,461 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lane County
Household size in Lane County
| Period | Lane County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.00 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.06 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.05 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Lane County are small: just 2.05 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.18 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only three have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lane County
| Period | Lane County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.8 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.9 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.9, Lane County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only four are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lane County
| Period | Lane County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Lane County as they are nationally: 10.7%, against 11.6%. Lane County has a higher share of single-parent households than most Kansas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lane County
Renters in Lane County
| Period | Lane County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −15.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lane County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 70.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. No other Kansas county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lane County
| Period | Lane County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lane County: 19.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lane County
| Period | Lane County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Lane County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Lane County has older homes than most Kansas counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lane County
| Period | Lane County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $516 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $523 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $519 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $590 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$74 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lane County pays $590 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 23.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Few Kansas counties have lower rents: only three of 105.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lane County
Bachelor's degrees in Lane County
| Period | Lane County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lane County: 24.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lane County
| Period | Lane County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.4% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lane County: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Kansas counties, Lane County has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lane County
| Period | Lane County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.4% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lane County has been low: just 0.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only two have lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lane County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane County | 2.05 | 49.9 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 19.2% | 1958 | $590 | 24.5% | 94.9% | 0.4% |
| Scott County | 2.23 | 40.0 | 8.0% | 32.8% | 3.9% | 1961 | $801 | 33.4% | 91.1% | 2.6% |
| Ness County | 2.24 | 46.1 | 7.2% | 18.4% | 19.5% | 1960 | $536 | 24.8% | 92.5% | 0.9% |
| Wichita County | 2.55 | 39.5 | 10.1% | 22.0% | 9.7% | 1966 | $923 | 18.7% | 82.5% | 0.6% |
| Rush County | 2.08 | 45.0 | 6.9% | 22.4% | 17.5% | 1948 | $686 | 20.8% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
| Greeley County | 2.38 | 37.0 | 16.9% | 25.0% | 17.5% | 1965 | $865 | 30.6% | 89.3% | 0.2% |
| Kiowa County | 2.29 | 48.4 | 5.5% | 31.3% | 21.3% | 1963 | $830 | 19.4% | 92.4% | 0.2% |
| Morris County | 2.07 | 47.5 | 6.5% | 19.9% | 14.2% | 1959 | $721 | 29.5% | 93.9% | 2.5% |
| Lyon County | 2.40 | 36.9 | 8.9% | 42.1% | 10.5% | 1966 | $938 | 26.0% | 88.0% | 1.9% |
| Fremont County | 2.37 | 46.7 | 9.6% | 24.4% | 12.5% | 1979 | $1,133 | 25.7% | 92.1% | 4.5% |
| Osage County | 2.43 | 44.1 | 8.4% | 17.6% | 11.9% | 1972 | $792 | 21.7% | 93.8% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Prairie County, AR · Kingman County, KS · Kingsbury County, SD · Kinney County, TX · Kiowa County, CO · Kiowa County, KS · Lake County, MN · Lake County, OR · Powder River County, MT · Power County, ID
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lane County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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