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Lake Poinsett

South Dakota · 348 residents · 4.888 sq mi
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Lake Poinsett is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,875. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 65 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $493,200. With a median age of 62.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

348
−16%since 2023
from 413 in 2023
2010 – 2024
71 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 84 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
62.6
+8%since 2023
from 58.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
331382434486537201020202024Lake Poinsett
2024348
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$96,875
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,136 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$52,542
+10%since 2023
from $47,744 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.353
+4%since 2023
from 0.340 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$493,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $446,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
75.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
28.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
5.1
+15%since 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91%(376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(37)
Diversity Score20.4%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(5)
Other4.6%(16)
Diversity Score14.3%(50)
14
−30%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
16.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.8 min
+5%since 2023
from 34.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
61.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
29.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
40.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
15.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
41.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
46.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Poinsett, South Dakota?

Lake Poinsett, South Dakota has about 348 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Poinsett, South Dakota earns about $96,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Poinsett, South Dakota expensive?

In Lake Poinsett, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $493,200.

How educated are people in Lake Poinsett, South Dakota?

About 47.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Poinsett, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.2% of people in Lake Poinsett, 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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