Little Eagle is a CDP located in Corson County South Dakota. Little Eagle has a 2024 population of 347. Little Eagle is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 12.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 309 in 2020.
The average household income in Little Eagle is $22,703 with a poverty rate of 86.46%. The median age in Little Eagle is 20.5 years: 22.3 years for males, and 19.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Little Eagle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 358 | 98.9% |
| White | 4 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 68 | 5.32 | 10.3 | 89.7 |
| Male | 31 | 3.71 | 12.9 | 87.1 |
| Married | 17 | 5 | 17.6 | 82.4 |
| Female | 14 | 11.14 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
5.61
Average Family Size
5.32
Average Household Size
10.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 21.02% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 10.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 88 | 56.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 3.18% |
| Some College | 15 | 9.55% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 153 | 119 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| White | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,958 | $27,917 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$28,958
Average Earnings
$27,917
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.1% of Little Eagle residents speak only English, while 16.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 16.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 358 | 313 | 87.43% |
86.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
76.33%
Male Poverty Rate
95.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Little Eagle is Native, with 87.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Little Eagle is Native, with 87.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 60%. Among those working part-time, it was 65.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 82.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 89.47% |
| High School | 80.68% |
| Some College | 32.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 74.07% |
| Male Employed | 46.15% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $25,469 | $24,353 |
| Households | $23,750 | $22,703 |
| Married Families | $34,792 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.9%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 19 | 9.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.7%
Labor Force Participation
8.3%
Employment Rate
77.5%
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
16.02%
Born in Little Eagle
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Little Eagle residents were born in the United States, with 16.02% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 347 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 345 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 343 | -9 | -2.56% |
| 2021 | 352 | 43 | 13.92% |
| 2020 | 309 | -18 | -5.5% |
| 2019 | 327 | 49 | 17.63% |
| 2018 | 278 | -55 | -16.52% |
| 2017 | 333 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 334 | 2 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 332 | 51 | 18.15% |
| 2014 | 281 | -16 | -5.39% |
| 2013 | 297 | 37 | 14.23% |
| 2012 | 260 | -6 | -2.26% |
| 2011 | 266 | -53 | -16.61% |
| 2010 | 319 | 0 | 0% |