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Lake County

South Dakota · 11,200 residents · 562.891 sq mi
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Lake County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,606. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $108,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,200
−1%since 2000
from 11,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+9%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Lake County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,606
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,087 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,447
+36%since 2000
from $16,446 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(10,981)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(89)
Asian0.5%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(432)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(10,708)
Black0.5%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(175)
Asian0.7%(79)
Other1.7%(195)
Diversity Score10.9%(1,222)
Diversity Score
11
+185%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake County, South Dakota?

Lake County, South Dakota has about 11,200 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake County, South Dakota earns about $45,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake County, South Dakota expensive?

In Lake County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $108,800, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, South Dakota?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.1% of people in Lake County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 650 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602.01
7 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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