Lake Andes is a city located in Charles Mix County South Dakota. Lake Andes has a 2024 population of 676. Lake Andes is currently declining at a rate of -1.31% annually and its population has decreased by -5.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 712 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Andes is $66,751 with a poverty rate of 34.62%. The median age in Lake Andes is 30.1 years: 27.8 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Andes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 379 | 40.58% |
| White | 331 | 35.44% |
| Two or more races | 217 | 23.23% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.11% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 226 | 3.78 | 69 | 31 |
| Non Family | 109 | 1.08 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Married | 65 | 4.66 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Female | 42 | 8.74 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Male | 10 | 6.7 | 70 | 30 |
5.85
Average Family Size
3.78
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 13.42% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 8.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 16.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 7.2% |
| High School Graduate | 159 | 30.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 9.53% |
| Some College | 75 | 14.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 242 | 93 |
| Native American | 154 | 101 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 51 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,989 | $0 | $37,386 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,932 | $0 | $62,045 |
| High School Graduate | $29,306 | $40,556 | $27,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,406 | $21,595 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,306 | $35,655 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $29,500 | $36,667 | $18,214 |
$35,306
Average Earnings
$35,655
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.26% of Lake Andes residents speak only English, while 6.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 349 | 196 | 56.16% |
| Multiple | 217 | 85 | 39.17% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 18 | 24.32% |
| White | 284 | 15 | 5.28% |
34.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.07%
Male Poverty Rate
37.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Andes is Native, with 56.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Andes is White, with 5.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 57.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.56% |
| Some College | 30.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.65% |
| Female Employed | 13.24% |
| Male Employed | 6.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,250 | $89,955 |
| Households | $45,714 | $66,751 |
| Married Families | $74,034 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,125 | $27,153 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.6%
Male Marriage Rate
23.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
35
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 7.5% |
| Native American | 14 | 6.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.33%
Born in Lake Andes
99.25%
Native Born
0.75%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
99.25% of Lake Andes residents were born in the United States, with 82.33% having been born in South Dakota. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 631 | -9 | -1.41% |
| 2028 | 640 | -9 | -1.39% |
| 2027 | 649 | -9 | -1.37% |
| 2026 | 658 | -9 | -1.35% |
| 2025 | 667 | -9 | -1.33% |
| 2024 | 676 | -9 | -1.31% |
| 2023 | 685 | -6 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 691 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 693 | -19 | -2.67% |
| 2020 | 712 | -109 | -13.28% |
| 2019 | 821 | -5 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 826 | -12 | -1.43% |
| 2017 | 838 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 840 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 842 | 11 | 1.32% |
| 2014 | 831 | 3 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 828 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 827 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 827 | 5 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 822 | 0 | 0% |