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Oglala Lakota County

South Dakota · 13,672 residents · 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 $31,423. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $35,000. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,672
−5%since 2019
from 14,335 in 2019
2015 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 7 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
25.7
Unchangedsince 2019
from 25.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,423
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $31,997 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,057
+6%since 2019
from $10,388 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $27,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $514 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
42.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+30%since 2019
from 0.9 in 2019
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(637)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(585)
Asian0%(0)
Other91.4%(13,102)
Diversity Score20.1%(2,885)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(438)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(402)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other91.6%(12,519)
Diversity Score16%(2,188)
Segregation Score7.2%(981)
Diversity Score
16
−20%since 2019
from 20 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−9%since 2019
from 17.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 66.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 32.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Female
51.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
37.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota has about 13,672 residents according to the 2020 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 $31,423 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 $35,000, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

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

About 11.1% 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 44.8% 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
ZIP 57770ZIP 57772ZIP 57752ZIP 57764ZIP 57794ZIP 57756ZIP 57716ZIP 57722
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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