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Lesterville

South Dakota · 115 residents · 0.202 sq mi
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Lesterville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,219. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,200. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115
−27%since 2000
from 158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
50.5
+38%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
841051271481691990201020202024Lesterville
202491
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.2%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.7%(2)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.3%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.2%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(5)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413%(15)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.8%(9)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.3%(13)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6421.7%(25)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.4%(12)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8413%(15)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,219
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,571
+136%since 2000
from $15,487 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,200
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
11.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−15%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(4)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German42.7%(44)
Norwegian20.4%(21)
Czech13.6%(14)
Dutch8.7%(9)
Swedish3.9%(4)
British2.9%(3)
Greek2.9%(3)
English1.9%(2)
French1.9%(2)
Irish1.9%(2)
Russian1.9%(2)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Scottish1.9%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Czech population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married9.3%(4)
Married69.8%(30)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced20.9%(9)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married59.5%(25)
Widowed26.2%(11)
Divorced14.3%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lesterville, South Dakota?

Lesterville, South Dakota has about 115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lesterville, South Dakota earns about $64,219 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 $68,200.

How educated are people in Lesterville, South Dakota?

About 4.3% 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 2.9% 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 47 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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