Lane County, Kansas Demographics 2026
Lane County, Kansas has a population of 1,461, the 103rd most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $54,526 and the median home value is $127,100. The poverty rate is 7.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lane County Quick Facts
How Lane County 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 | 1,497 | 1,461 | -2.4% |
| Median household income | $53,042 | $54,526 | +2.8% |
| Median home value | $119,000 | $127,100 | +6.8% |
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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Lane County
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Population Overview
Lane County is located in Kansas with a total population of 1,461. It is the 103rd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lane County is 50.3 years. This is 34% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lane County is $54,526. This is 27% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $127,100. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Lane County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lane County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.1%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.
Education
24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lane County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lane County, Kansas?
Lane County has a population of 1,461, making it the 103rd most populous county in Kansas.
What is the median income in Lane County?
The median household income in Lane County is $54,526 with a poverty rate of 7.0%.
How many cities are in Lane County, Kansas?
Lane County contains 2 Census-designated places.