Letcher is a town located in Sanborn County South Dakota. Letcher has a 2024 population of 161. Letcher is currently growing at a rate of 1.26% annually and its population has increased by 5.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 152 in 2020.
The average household income in Letcher is $64,542 with a poverty rate of 23.37%. The median age in Letcher is 32 years: 29.5 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Letcher was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 85.87% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 8.7% |
| Other race | 10 | 5.43% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 72 | 2.56 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 37 | 1.22 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 18 | 4.83 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 17 | 3.06 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 3.48% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 19.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 10.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 2.61% |
| High School Graduate | 34 | 29.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 9.57% |
| Some College | 29 | 25.22% |
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 | 111 | 97 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $50,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,500 | $45,625 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,292 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,958 | $44,375 | $0 |
| Some College | $51,250 | $52,500 | $43,750 |
$43,958
Average Earnings
$44,375
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.43% of Letcher residents speak only English, while 0.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 33 | 20.89% |
| Other | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 100% |
23.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.22%
Male Poverty Rate
37.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Letcher is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Letcher is White, with 20.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.59% |
| Some College | 13.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 30.91% |
| Male Employed | 4.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,958 | $71,277 |
| Households | $67,500 | $64,542 |
| Married Families | $74,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,417 | $57,486 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.0%
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
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Employment Rate
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
79.89%
Born in Letcher
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Letcher residents were born in the United States, with 79.89% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 173 | 3 | 1.76% |
| 2028 | 170 | 2 | 1.19% |
| 2027 | 168 | 2 | 1.2% |
| 2026 | 166 | 3 | 1.84% |
| 2025 | 163 | 2 | 1.24% |
| 2024 | 161 | 2 | 1.26% |
| 2023 | 159 | 1 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 158 | 1 | 0.64% |
| 2021 | 157 | 5 | 3.29% |
| 2020 | 152 | -24 | -13.64% |
| 2019 | 176 | -4 | -2.22% |
| 2018 | 180 | -3 | -1.64% |
| 2017 | 183 | 6 | 3.39% |
| 2016 | 177 | 1 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 176 | 3 | 1.73% |
| 2014 | 173 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 2013 | 172 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 171 | -2 | -1.16% |
| 2011 | 173 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 173 | 0 | 0% |