Lane, South Dakota facts for kids
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Lane, South Dakota
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Location in Jerauld County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Jerauld |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 101.08/sq mi (39.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57358
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-35780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267453 |
Lane is a small town in Jerauld County, South Dakota, United States. It is a quiet community located in the central part of the state. In 2020, the town had a population of 47 people.
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About Lane, South Dakota
A Look at Lane's History
The town of Lane was first planned out in 1903. It was named after an early settler in the area, T. W. Lane. The town was officially incorporated in 1907. This means it became a recognized town with its own local government.
Where is Lane Located?
Lane is found in Jerauld County, South Dakota. It covers a total area of about 1.20 square kilometers (0.47 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People of Lane
The population of Lane has changed over the years. A census is a count of all the people living in a place. The United States government conducts a census every ten years.
Here's how the population of Lane has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 294 | — | |
| 1920 | 336 | 14.3% | |
| 1930 | 187 | −44.3% | |
| 1940 | 214 | 14.4% | |
| 1950 | 145 | −32.2% | |
| 1960 | 99 | −31.7% | |
| 1970 | 94 | −5.1% | |
| 1980 | 83 | −11.7% | |
| 1990 | 71 | −14.5% | |
| 2000 | 59 | −16.9% | |
| 2010 | 59 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 47 | −20.3% | |
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Lane's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 59 people lived in Lane. There were 27 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people living in Lane at that time were White. A small percentage were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 29.6% of the households had children under 18. Many households were made up of married couples. Some households had a female head without a husband. About 14.8% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Lane was about 37.6 years.
Local News
The people of Lane and the surrounding area get their local news from a weekly newspaper. This newspaper is called the True Dakotan. It helps keep the community informed about local events and news.
