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Lakota

North Dakota · 672 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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Lakota has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,724. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $68,200. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
672
−14%since 2000
from 781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
673 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.3
+2%since 2000
from 49.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4705877048209371990201020202024Lakota
2024784
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,724
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,940 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,793
+44%since 2000
from $15,819 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$322
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−41.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(764)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(650)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−41%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakota, North Dakota?

Lakota, North Dakota has about 672 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakota, North Dakota?

The typical household in Lakota, North Dakota earns about $36,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakota, North Dakota expensive?

In Lakota, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $68,200, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Lakota, North Dakota?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lakota, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakota, North Dakota?

About 12.2% of people in Lakota, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakota, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakota, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 226 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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