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COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Lawrence County

South Dakota · 24,097 residents · 800.053 sq mi
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Lawrence County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,356. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,097
+11%since 2000
from 21,802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+10%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K22K24K26K28K1990201020202024Lawrence County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,356
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,755 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,465
+48%since 2000
from $17,195 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+41%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(20,631)
Black0.2%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(396)
Asian0.3%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(1,291)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(22,349)
Black0.4%(87)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(612)
Asian0.7%(157)
Other3.6%(878)
Diversity Score17.1%(4,119)
Diversity Score
17
+189%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lawrence County, South Dakota?

Lawrence County, South Dakota has about 24,097 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lawrence County, South Dakota earns about $42,356 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lawrence County, South Dakota expensive?

In Lawrence County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $155,100, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Lawrence County, South Dakota?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lawrence County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 15.3% of people in Lawrence County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lawrence County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lawrence County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,442 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9663.01Census Tract 9661.01Census Tract 9662Census Tract 9663.03Census Tract 9666.02Census Tract 9661.02Census Tract 9663.04Census Tract 9666.01
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 57783ZIP 57754ZIP 57793ZIP 57732ZIP 57799ZIP 57759ZIP 57779
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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