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Willow Lake

South Dakota · 294 residents · 0.372 sq mi
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Willow Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $33,200. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

294
−5%since 1990
from 311 in 1990
1990 – 2025
790 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 836 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
−21%since 1990
from 48.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2352963574184791990201020202024Willow Lake
2024433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,625
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,023 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,585
+34%since 1990
from $10,105 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.1%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,200
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
78.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
21.4% rent
1.1
+16%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Lake, South Dakota?

Willow Lake, South Dakota has about 294 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Willow Lake, South Dakota?

The typical household in Willow Lake, South Dakota earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Lake, South Dakota expensive?

In Willow Lake, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $33,200, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Lake, South Dakota?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Lake, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Lake, South Dakota?

About 20.1% of people in Willow Lake, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow Lake, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow Lake, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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