Lane, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lane, South Dakota had a total population of 28, the 400th largest town in South Dakota, with a median household income of $98,333, which is 31% higher than the state average. 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
- Household income is 31% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in South Dakota.
- Only 8.7% 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 | 25 | 28 | +12.0% |
| Median household income | $95,833 | $98,333 | +2.6% |
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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 35 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Lane Rankings in South Dakota
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Other Cities in Jerauld County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington Springs | 727 | $47,321 | 9.5% | $111,300 |
| Alpena | 317 | $66,667 | 6.6% | $51,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Brooks | 29 | N/A | $75,800 | 4.5% | 27.6% |
| Caputa | 27 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Rustic Acres Colony | 30 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Upland Colony | 30 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Farmer | 31 | N/A | N/A | 16.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 28, 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 South Dakota, within Jerauld County. The total population is 28. It ranks as the 400th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lane is 42.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lane is $98,333. This is 31% higher than the state median of $75,081. It is also 22% higher than the national median of $80,734. 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 unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 71% higher than the state rate of 2.9%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 68.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Lane was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
8.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lane, South Dakota 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 South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. 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, South Dakota?
Lane, South Dakota has a population of 28 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lane, SD?
The median household income in Lane is $98,333, which is 22% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lane, SD?
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, South Dakota?
Lane's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lane, SD?
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, South Dakota?
8.7% of adults (25+) in Lane hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.