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La Plant

South Dakota · 240 residents · 9.45 sq mi
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La Plant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,654. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 14.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 96.5% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 14.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

240
+60%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
2000 – 2024
25 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
14.1
−27%since 2000
from 19.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 20002024
341061792523242000201020202024La Plant
2024240
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,654
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,194 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$4,595
−33%since 2000
from $6,888 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
96.5%
+34.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.448
+35%since 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food29.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$463
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
8.7%
−59.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
91.3% rent
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(240)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
49.5%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

70.6%
+70.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
23.5%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
37.0%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

56.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
48.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
29.2%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

70.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
29.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−72.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
5.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
20.4%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
60.9%
+35.3 ptssince 2017
from 25.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
89.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2016
from 75.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in La Plant, South Dakota?

La Plant, South Dakota has about 240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Plant, South Dakota?

The typical household in La Plant, South Dakota earns about $18,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Plant, South Dakota expensive?

In La Plant, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in La Plant, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in La Plant, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Plant, South Dakota?

About 96.5% of people in La Plant, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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