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McLaughlin

South Dakota · 779 residents · 0.404 sq mi
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McLaughlin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,673. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $28,100. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

779
+1%vs 2000
vs 775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,928 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,918 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.5
+7%vs 2000
vs 30.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4415336267188101990201020202024McLaughlin
2024683
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,673
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,705
−37%vs 2000
vs $10,682 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,100
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$242
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $307 in 2000
US average: $450
59.1%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.8% in 2000
40.9% rent
1.8
+81%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(317)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24%(186)
1990
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other42%(327)
Diversity Score62.8%(489)
63
+162%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in McLaughlin, South Dakota?

McLaughlin, South Dakota has about 779 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in McLaughlin, South Dakota earns about $15,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McLaughlin, South Dakota expensive?

In McLaughlin, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $28,100, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in McLaughlin, South Dakota?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in McLaughlin, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McLaughlin, South Dakota?

About 27.5% of people in McLaughlin, 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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