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Lesterville

South Dakota · 110 residents (2025 est.) · 0.202 sq mi
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Lesterville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,800. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91
−42%since 2000
from 158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
450 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.4
+65%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:110 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
841051271481691990201020202024Lesterville
202491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,792
+176%since 2000
from $15,487 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−8%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+102%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(1)
Diversity Score2.7%(2)
Diversity Score
3
−15%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+25.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lesterville, South Dakota?

Lesterville, South Dakota has about 91 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lesterville, South Dakota earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lesterville, South Dakota expensive?

In Lesterville, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $70,800.

How educated are people in Lesterville, South Dakota?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lesterville, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lesterville, South Dakota?

About 7.7% of people in Lesterville, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lesterville, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lesterville, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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