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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Lyman County

South Dakota · 3,895 residents · 1,642.285 sq mi
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Lyman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,509. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $43,500. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,895
+7%since 1990
from 3,638 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+10%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lyman County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,509
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,993 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,862
+43%since 1990
from $9,724 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$288
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
69.4%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
30.6% rent
1.5
+7%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(2,579)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score52.1%(1,896)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(2,512)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(18)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score2.9%(114)
3
−94%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−31%since 1990
from 20.6 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 Lyman County, South Dakota?

Lyman County, South Dakota has about 3,895 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lyman County, South Dakota earns about $28,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyman County, South Dakota expensive?

In Lyman County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $43,500, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Lyman County, South Dakota?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lyman County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 24.3% of people in Lyman County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lyman County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lyman County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 257 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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