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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake City

South Dakota · 41 residents · 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 $8,187. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $17,500. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

41
−13%vs 2000
vs 47 in 2000
1990 – 2025
187 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.5
−21%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17314660741990201020202024Lake City
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$8,187
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $11,563 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,658
−53%vs 2000
vs $14,036 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.4%
+16.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$17,500
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $12,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
vs $0 in 2000
US average: $450
78.9%
−15.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.7% in 2000
21.1% rent
2.1
+98%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(4)
Diversity Score22%(9)
22
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.0%
+9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.0%
+13.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.5 min
+143%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake City, South Dakota?

Lake City, South Dakota has about 41 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Lake City, South Dakota earns about $8,187 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 $17,500, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Lake City, South Dakota?

About 24.0% 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 24.4% of people in Lake City, 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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