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McLaughlin

South Dakota · 663 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 $35,833. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $41,500. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
663
−14%since 2000
from 775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,641 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,918 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.0
+2%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4415336267188101990201020202024McLaughlin
2024683
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,344
+34%since 2000
from $10,682 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$462
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.6%
−46.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(25)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other68.4%(454)
Diversity Score58%(385)
Diversity Score
58
+142%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLaughlin, South Dakota?

McLaughlin, South Dakota has about 663 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McLaughlin, South Dakota earns about $35,833 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 $41,500, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in McLaughlin, South Dakota?

About 23.9% 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 29.3% of people in McLaughlin, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has McLaughlin, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, McLaughlin, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 116 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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