Lane County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lane County is located in Kansas with a total population of 1,497. It is the 103rd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lane County is 48.9 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lane County is $53,042. This is 27% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 0.5%. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $119,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Lane County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lane County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.