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Lemmon

South Dakota · 1,227 residents · 1.098 sq mi
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Lemmon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,418. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,700. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,227
−12%since 2000
from 1,398 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,117 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.8
+20%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lemmon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,418
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,109 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,259
+29%since 2000
from $17,272 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+45%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,340)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,179)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.8%(22)
Diversity Score6.9%(84)
Diversity Score
7
+188%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.9 min
−25%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemmon, South Dakota?

Lemmon, South Dakota has about 1,227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lemmon, South Dakota?

The typical household in Lemmon, South Dakota earns about $27,418 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lemmon, South Dakota expensive?

In Lemmon, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $40,700, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Lemmon, South Dakota?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lemmon, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lemmon, South Dakota?

About 13.3% of people in Lemmon, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lemmon, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lemmon, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 409 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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