Lane, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lane, South Carolina
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Water tower in Lane, SC
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Location of Lane, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Williamsburg |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2) |
| • Land | 3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 472 |
| • Density | 119.49/sq mi (46.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29564
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-40210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1246290 |
Lane is a small town in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States. In 2020, about 480 people lived there. Most of the people in Lane are African American.
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Exploring Lane's Location
Lane is located in South Carolina. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°31′31″N 79°52′46″W / 33.52528°N 79.87944°W.
The town covers an area of about 4 square miles (10.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Lane is about an hour's drive from the city of Charleston. It is also close to the Atlantic Ocean.
Who Lives in Lane?
The number of people living in Lane has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 308 | — | |
| 1930 | 433 | 40.6% | |
| 1940 | 297 | −31.4% | |
| 1950 | 580 | 95.3% | |
| 1960 | 497 | −14.3% | |
| 1970 | 517 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 554 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 523 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 585 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 509 | −13.0% | |
| 2020 | 480 | −5.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 585 people living in Lane. Most of the people were African American (about 90%). About 9% were White. A small number of people were from two or more races. Less than 1% were Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Lane had about 2.6 people. The average family had about 3.3 people. About 30% of households had children under 18.
Lane's Past and Interesting Facts
Lane started as a farming community in 1856. It is located between two rivers, the Santee and the Black River.
A main train line, run by CSX Transportation, goes right through the town. Lane is in a rural area. It is not far from where two major highways, US 52 and US 521, meet.
The town has a modern water system. In 1990, the water from Lane's ground sources was named the best drinking water by the SC Rural Water Association.
Famous People from Lane
Did you know that the father of actor Robert Mitchum was from Lane, South Carolina? Robert Mitchum was a well-known actor.
See also
In Spanish: Lane (Carolina del Sur) para niños
