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St. Lawrence

South Dakota · 162 residents (2025 est.) · 0.343 sq mi
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St. Lawrence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,000. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $114,100. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

172
−18%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
501 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
49.6
+13%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:162 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
1301611922222531990201020202024St. Lawrence
2024172
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,031 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$33,552
+152%since 2000
from $13,300 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
8.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.383
+30%since 2010
from 0.294 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction26.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$114,100
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
65.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
34.1% rent
12.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
17.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−92.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.5
+176%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(140)
Black2.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(3)
Other14%(24)
Diversity Score39.6%(68)
40
+1009%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
6.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
71.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
21.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
4.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
17.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
74.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
21.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
19.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
42.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.6%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
13.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
16.9%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
70.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2017
from 87.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Lawrence, South Dakota?

St. Lawrence, South Dakota has about 172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Lawrence, South Dakota?

The typical household in St. Lawrence, South Dakota earns about $46,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Lawrence, South Dakota expensive?

In St. Lawrence, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $114,100.

How educated are people in St. Lawrence, South Dakota?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. Lawrence, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Lawrence, South Dakota?

About 8.7% of people in St. Lawrence, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Lawrence, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Lawrence, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 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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