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Lake County

South Dakota · 11,059 residents · 562.891 sq mi
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Lake County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,165. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,059
−2%since 2000
from 11,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+10%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Lake County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,165
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,087 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,971
+94%since 2000
from $16,446 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+24%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(9,849)
Black0.8%(85)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(606)
Asian0.6%(66)
Other4%(445)
Diversity Score25.1%(2,778)
Segregation Score15.1%(1,674)
Diversity Score
25
+555%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake County, South Dakota?

Lake County, South Dakota has about 11,059 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake County, South Dakota earns about $63,165 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 $170,300, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Lake County, South Dakota?

About 33.1% 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 11.1% 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 509 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602.01
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 57042ZIP 57075ZIP 57054ZIP 57016ZIP 57076ZIP 57057ZIP 57050
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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