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La Plant

South Dakota · 167 residents · 9.45 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,600. The poverty rate of 68.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
+11%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
18 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+85%since 2000
from 19.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
341061792523242000201020202024La Plant
2024240
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$5,234
−24%since 2000
from $6,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
68.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information44.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food29.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade22.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2021
Median gross rent
$569
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
60.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.7%(163)
Diversity Score20.8%(35)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
46.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
37.0%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
75.2%
+32.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Plant, South Dakota?

La Plant, South Dakota has about 167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is La Plant, South Dakota expensive?

In La Plant, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $80,600, and the typical rent is about $569 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 68.2% of people in La Plant, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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