Lake Preston is a city located in Kingsbury County South Dakota. Lake Preston has a 2024 population of 620. Lake Preston is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 4.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 591 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Preston is $71,912 with a poverty rate of 13.73%. The median age in Lake Preston is 50 years: 46.1 years for males, and 57.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Preston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 441 | 81.82% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 16.14% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.67% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 247 | 2.18 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Non Family | 129 | 1.11 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Married | 108 | 2.78 | 99.1 | 0.9 |
| Male | 5 | 3.4 | 40 | 60 |
| Female | 5 | 15.8 | 20 | 80 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 7.88% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 16.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 10.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 3.1% |
| High School Graduate | 182 | 43.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 4.53% |
| Some College | 59 | 14.08% |
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 | 371 | 352 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 13 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,583 | $0 | $61,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $51,875 |
| High School Graduate | $38,583 | $43,750 | $29,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,400 | $45,278 | $40,294 |
| Some College | $46,607 | $76,000 | $45,250 |
$41,400
Average Earnings
$45,278
Average Male
$40,294
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.43% of Lake Preston residents speak only English, while 3.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 421 | 53 | 12.59% |
| Multiple | 87 | 21 | 24.14% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 6 | 10% |
13.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.36%
Male Poverty Rate
16.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Preston is Multiple, with 24.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Preston is Hispanic, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.92% |
| High School | 17.03% |
| Some College | 10.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 6.3% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,167 | $95,269 |
| Households | $60,917 | $71,912 |
| Married Families | $96,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,625 | $50,547 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
32
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 7.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
0.4%
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
64.01%
Born in Lake Preston
98.52%
Native Born
1.48%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
1.11%
Naturalized
98.52% of Lake Preston residents were born in the United States, with 64.01% having been born in South Dakota. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 657 | 8 | 1.23% |
| 2028 | 649 | 7 | 1.09% |
| 2027 | 642 | 7 | 1.1% |
| 2026 | 635 | 8 | 1.28% |
| 2025 | 627 | 7 | 1.13% |
| 2024 | 620 | 7 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 613 | 8 | 1.32% |
| 2022 | 605 | 18 | 3.07% |
| 2021 | 587 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 591 | 41 | 7.45% |
| 2019 | 550 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 552 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 554 | -6 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 560 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 561 | -17 | -2.94% |
| 2014 | 578 | -4 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 582 | -22 | -3.64% |
| 2012 | 604 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 598 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 597 | 0 | 0% |