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Lake Poinsett

South Dakota · 501 residents · 4.888 sq mi
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Lake Poinsett is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,583. Population has declined 4% since 2019. Median home value is $327,500. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

501
−4%since 2019
from 520 in 2019
2010 – 2024
102 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 106 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
56.6
+17%since 2019
from 48.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
331382434486537201020202024Lake Poinsett
2024348
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,583
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $72,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$44,004
+3%since 2019
from $42,576 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services15.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
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

$327,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $310,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
97.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
2.5% rent
3.9
−10%since 2019
from 4.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91%(473)
Black2.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(33)
Diversity Score21%(109)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(485)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other4.8%(24)
Diversity Score14.3%(72)
14
−32%since 2019
from 21 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 98.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
17.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.7 min
−6%since 2019
from 34.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
63.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 62.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
51.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
55.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
51.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Poinsett, South Dakota?

Lake Poinsett, South Dakota has about 501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Poinsett, South Dakota earns about $84,583 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 $327,500.

How educated are people in Lake Poinsett, South Dakota?

About 43.0% 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 5.8% 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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