As of 2026 the population of Lane County is 1,511. The population is expected to shrink to 1,459 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.70%.
The median age of Lane County residents is 46.
The diversity index of Lane County is 39.4, meaning that there is a 39% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Lane County is $89,172 and projected to be $99,285 in 2031. Per capita income is $42,119, projected to be $47,061 in 2031. 3.44% of households – 52 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,301,578 and the average disposable income is $70,262.
There are 877 housing units in Lane County; 561 are owner-occupied, 151 are rented, and 165 are vacant. The average home value is $155,954, with 38 homes built in 2010 or later, and 158 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 153 businesses in Lane County, employing 965 workers and pulling from a labor force of 644 age 16 and above. 86 workers commute into Lane County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
553 residents both live and work in/around Lane County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 33.63% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 465 drive alone, 59 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 64 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 56 residents work from home.
264 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 161 have associates degrees, 192 have bachelor’s degrees, and 77 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
