Lane, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lane, Illinois had a total population of 118, the 1314th largest community in Illinois. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Lane Quick Facts
How Lane Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 145 | 118 | -18.6% |
How Lane Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lane Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in De Witt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 6,985 | $62,323 | 14.5% | $102,800 |
| Farmer City | 1,885 | $67,067 | 8.2% | $138,500 |
| Wapella | 480 | $51,818 | 3.8% | $98,500 |
| Waynesville | 375 | $60,000 | 12.9% | $95,300 |
| Weldon | 350 | $60,625 | 17.4% | $100,000 |
| Kenney | 349 | $82,813 | 4.9% | $81,500 |
| De Witt | 176 | $82,188 | 5.7% | $96,600 |
Cities Similar to Lane
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dara | 118 | $58,125 | $72,100 | 21.1% | 18.6% |
| Mulkeytown | 117 | $32,438 | $73,700 | 0.0% | 31.6% |
| Gilson | 120 | $44,531 | $30,000 | 13.2% | 11.7% |
| Lowpoint | 116 | N/A | $72,500 | 7.3% | 37.1% |
| Belknap | 115 | $67,500 | $40,700 | 24.5% | 6.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 118, Lane's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Lane is a small community located in Illinois, within De Witt County. The total population is 118. It ranks as the 1314th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lane is 10.5 years. This is 73% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 64.4% of the population under 18, Lane has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lane. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lane, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 12.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 81% lower than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lane is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lane, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lane, Illinois?
Lane, Illinois has a population of 118 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lane, IL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Lane — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lane, IL?
The ACS sample for Lane recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Lane, Illinois?
Lane's population is 51.7% White, 0.9% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lane, IL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Lane — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Lane, Illinois?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Lane hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.