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Oglala

South Dakota · 1,071 residents · 12.503 sq mi
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Oglala has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,330. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 68.8% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,071
−13%since 2000
from 1,229 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
86 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.8
+51%since 2000
from 19.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2096151K1K2K1990201020202024Oglala
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,330
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,300 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,034
+267%since 2000
from $3,824 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
68.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+13%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$605
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(768)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.9%(1,016)
Diversity Score12.3%(132)
Diversity Score
12
−80%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+5%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+51.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% 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
28.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
79.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2012
from 3.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
45.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2013
from 53.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2017
from 45.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2016
from 73.8% 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 Oglala, South Dakota?

Oglala, South Dakota has about 1,071 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oglala, South Dakota earns about $21,330 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oglala, South Dakota expensive?

In Oglala, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Oglala, South Dakota?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oglala, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oglala, South Dakota?

About 68.8% of people in Oglala, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oglala, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Oglala, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 727 residents, a change of about 211 percent over that period.

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