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Lake City

South Dakota · 45 residents · 0.219 sq mi
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Lake City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $76,000. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 305%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−4%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
205 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.8
+67%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17314660741990201020202024Lake City
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,750
+221%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,226
+58%since 2000
from $14,036 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
+305%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(4)
Asian4.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.5%(14)
Diversity Score
30
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+35.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.4%
+33.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
33.3%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake City, South Dakota?

Lake City, South Dakota has about 45 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake City, South Dakota earns about $55,750 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 $76,000.

How educated are people in Lake City, South Dakota?

About 21.3% 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 13.9% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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