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Oglala

South Dakota · 1,229 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 $17,300. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 885 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $51,800. At a median age of 19.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 19.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 162%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,229
+257%since 1990
from 344 in 1990
1990 – 2024
98 / sq mi
+257%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
19.1
−13%since 1990
from 21.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2096151K1K2K1990201020202024Oglala
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,635 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$3,824
−2%since 1990
from $3,920 in 1990
US average: $21,522
55.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,800
+162%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$395
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
27.9%
−46.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
72.1% rent
3.0
+232%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic2%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score62.5%(768)
62
+1154%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.5%
+22.8 ptssince 1990
from 48.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
+6%since 1990
from 12.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oglala, South Dakota?

Oglala, South Dakota has about 1,229 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oglala, South Dakota earns about $17,300 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oglala, South Dakota expensive?

In Oglala, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $51,800, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Oglala, South Dakota?

About 7.3% 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 55.8% 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 885 residents, a change of about 257 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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