Lane SC, 2020
Lane’s story
151 years in pictures
Census counts: 308 in 1920, 472 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1946 on.
- 1875Lane is settled
LaneSC
A town of 449, settled in 1875.
Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
449
2025 Census estimate · −5.3% since 2020
Typical home
$105K
+0.4% in a year
Household income
$38K
median
Median age
54.6
years
Jobs based here
75
A commuter town
Is Lane a good place to live?
Lane’s median age is 54.6 years, above both South Carolina’s towns (38.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 2 of the 112 South Carolina towns we compare have a lower typical home value than Lane. Lane has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
449 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lane: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lane, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy14.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLane Town of (4510005) water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lane’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn South Carolina you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWilliamsburg Board of Voter RegistrationWilliamsburg County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes29564, 2959029564 99% · 29590 1%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lane.
Housing
Lane’s typical home value is about $105K
The typical Lane home is worth about $105,000, about the same as a year ago, 66% below the South Carolina typical home. 81% of Lane households own their home, where South Carolina’s towns sit at 65% and U.S. towns at 73%. The median rent in Lane is $900 a month.
$105KZillow home value
| Lane | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 65% | 73% |
| Median rent | $900 a month | $1,060 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Lane$105K
South Carolina$304K
+0.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Hurricanes leads a very high hazard risk in Lane
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.
92risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingEarthquakes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Lane’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Lane for work: only 1% work in town. Lane’s average trip to work is 33 minutes. Jobs based in Lane grew to 75 in 2023, 67 more than in 2013.
1%work in town
| Lane | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $38,000 | $57,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 17% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 6.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Lane1%
Kingstree12%
Florence4%
Columbia4%
North Charleston4%
37 mi
median commute distance
75
jobs based in Lane
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Lane
Lane has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 92°, January nights drop to 35° and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–61°
Spring51–77°
Summer69–91°
Fall54–77°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 29
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Lane
No violent or property crimes were reported in Lane in 2024. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Lane is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
0
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
Health
More of Lane’s adults have diabetes than in the typical South Carolina or U.S. town
25% of Lane adults have diabetes. No town among the 170 in South Carolina we compare has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Lane. 48% of Lane adults have obesity.
| Lane | South Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 23% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 15% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 9.2% | 15% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 57% | 40% | 35% |
32 measures vs. South Carolina
6 better7 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Lane | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.2% | 15.7% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 17.8% | 22.3% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 7.7% | 3.9% |
Mcleod Health Clarendon
22.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lane
18pages on Lane
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Lane
About 6 of every 100 Lane residents are enrolled in college, about the same as South Carolina.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Lane for work
Where Lane’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
75jobs based in Lane
1%of working residents work in town
37 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lane
Town in South Carolina, United States
Lane is a town in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 480 at the 2020 census. Lane is a predominantly black town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 69 ft
- ZIP code
- 29564
- Area code
- 843
Questions about Lane
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lane, SC a good place to live?
Lane has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.