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Lake City

South Dakota · 44 residents (2025 est.) · 0.219 sq mi
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Lake City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,563. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $109,400. With a median age of 65.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 45% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 380%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40
−15%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
183 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.7
+75%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:44 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17314660741990201020202024Lake City
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,903
+156%since 2000
from $14,036 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.270
−20%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction32%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+380%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.6
+143%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+34.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+36.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.0%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
Female
30.0%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake City, South Dakota?

Lake City, South Dakota has about 40 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake City, South Dakota?

The typical household in Lake City, South Dakota earns about $41,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake City, South Dakota expensive?

In Lake City, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $109,400.

How educated are people in Lake City, South Dakota?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake City, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake City, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Lake City, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake City, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake City, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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