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Lake Norden

South Dakota · 554 residents · 0.872 sq mi
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Lake Norden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,955. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 18% 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 $118,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 143%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
554
+28%since 2000
from 432 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
635 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−17%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3715126547959361990201020202024Lake Norden
2024889
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,955
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,576
+86%since 2000
from $14,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,200
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+64%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score17.3%(96)
Diversity Score
17
+493%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Norden, South Dakota?

Lake Norden, South Dakota has about 554 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Norden, South Dakota earns about $62,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Norden, South Dakota expensive?

In Lake Norden, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $118,200, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Norden, South Dakota?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Norden, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.5% of people in Lake Norden, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Norden, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Norden, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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