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Oglala Lakota County

South Dakota · 13,338 residents (2025 est.) · 2,093.601 sq mi
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Oglala Lakota County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $52,900. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,491
−1%since 2023
from 13,587 in 2023
2015 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 6 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
28.2
+4%since 2023
from 27.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,338 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2015 – 2024
13K14K14K14K14K201520202024Oglala Lakota County
202413K
201520202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.8%(1,192)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.9%(1,197)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.7%(1,577)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.8%(1,317)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248%(1,080)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.5%(1,956)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412%(1,613)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.1%(1,231)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.7%(1,315)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.8%(645)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.7%(232)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(136)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,417
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $34,769 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,771
+1%since 2023
from $11,650 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
+4%since 2023
from 0.484 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2015 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $563 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−3%since 2023
from 1.3 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(901)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(232)
Asian0%(0)
Other91.6%(12,446)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(950)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(259)
Asian0%(0)
Other91%(12,273)
Diversity Score
21
+7%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
37
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(176)
Puerto Rican0.2%(28)
Ancestry
American2.3%(316)
German1.6%(222)
French1.2%(156)
English0.9%(126)
Irish0.6%(84)
Russian0.5%(62)
Polish0.4%(50)
Danish0.2%(30)
Ukrainian0.1%(12)
Czech0.1%(8)
Norwegian0.1%(7)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Dutch0%(3)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest French population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−9%since 2023
from 14.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
Female
52.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
44.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married76.2%(3,390)
Married14.9%(661)
Widowed1.8%(78)
Divorced7.2%(321)
Women 15+
Never married52.4%(2,657)
Married23.4%(1,187)
Widowed7.9%(399)
Divorced16.4%(832)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota?

Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota has about 13,491 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota earns about $41,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota expensive?

In Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota?

About 57.6% of people in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9410Census Tract 9411Census Tract 9412
8 ZIP codes
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