Lemmon is a city located in Perkins County South Dakota. Lemmon has a 2024 population of 1,154. Lemmon is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -0.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,161 in 2020.
The average household income in Lemmon is $63,585 with a poverty rate of 19.67%. The median age in Lemmon is 45.7 years: 41.3 years for males, and 53.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lemmon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,115 | 91.85% |
| Native American | 64 | 5.27% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 2.39% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 511 | 2.2 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 218 | 1.07 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 217 | 3 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Female | 61 | 3.11 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Male | 15 | 3.33 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 68 | 7.52% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 13.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 11.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 9.07% |
| High School Graduate | 346 | 38.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 3.1% |
| Some College | 160 | 17.7% |
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 | 829 | 769 | 183 |
| Native American | 46 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,722 | $48,333 | $60,208 |
| High School Graduate | $31,667 | $35,625 | $31,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,232 | $35,341 | $31,435 |
| Some College | $31,111 | $35,625 | $30,278 |
$32,232
Average Earnings
$35,341
Average Male
$31,435
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.49% of Lemmon residents speak only English, while 0.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,064 | 194 | 18.23% |
| Native | 61 | 28 | 45.9% |
| Multiple | 29 | 8 | 27.59% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2 | 13.33% |
19.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.76%
Male Poverty Rate
23.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lemmon is Native, with 45.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lemmon is Hispanic, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.59% |
| High School | 23.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.25% |
| Some College | 8.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 82.35% |
| Female Employed | 19.49% |
| Male Employed | 6.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,750 | $82,450 |
| Households | $42,461 | $63,585 |
| Married Families | $78,661 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,333 | $38,230 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 7.76% |
| Native American | 13 | 28.26% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
40.28%
Born in Lemmon
99.01%
Native Born
0.99%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
99.01% of Lemmon residents were born in the United States, with 40.28% having been born in South Dakota. 0% 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 | 1,145 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 1,147 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 1,149 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 1,150 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 1,152 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 1,154 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 1,156 | 10 | 0.87% |
| 2022 | 1,146 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 1,153 | -8 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 1,161 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 1,160 | -28 | -2.36% |
| 2018 | 1,188 | -26 | -2.14% |
| 2017 | 1,214 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 1,213 | -11 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 1,224 | -18 | -1.45% |
| 2014 | 1,242 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 1,244 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 1,248 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 1,244 | 11 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 1,233 | 0 | 0% |