McLaughlin is a city located in Sioux County and Corson County South Dakota. McLaughlin has a 2024 population of 543. McLaughlin is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually and its population has decreased by -4.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 566 in 2020.
The average household income in McLaughlin is $81,391 with a poverty rate of 20.28%. The median age in McLaughlin is 29.8 years: 30.9 years for males, and 28.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McLaughlin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 381 | 67.2% |
| White | 182 | 32.1% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.71% |
| 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 | 171 | 3.32 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Married | 74 | 3.66 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Non Family | 54 | 1.33 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 29 | 4.03 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Male | 14 | 7.64 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
4.01
Average Family Size
3.32
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 9.81% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 14.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 20.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 7.59% |
| High School Graduate | 101 | 31.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 2.22% |
| Some College | 43 | 13.61% |
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 | 184 | 153 | 44 |
| White | 128 | 121 | 45 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 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 white people with a rate of 35.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,917 | $0 | $58,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,313 | $0 | $96,563 |
| High School Graduate | $38,846 | $56,250 | $35,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,750 | $26,719 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,000 | $42,917 | $50,568 |
| Some College | $35,250 | $0 | $36,000 |
$50,000
Average Earnings
$42,917
Average Male
$50,568
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.98% of McLaughlin residents speak only English, while 12.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 381 | 77 | 20.21% |
| White | 182 | 38 | 20.88% |
20.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.92%
Male Poverty Rate
19.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McLaughlin is White, with 20.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McLaughlin is Native, with 20.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.18% |
| High School | 12.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.16% |
| Male Employed | 9.52% |
| Female Employed | 5.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,583 | $83,189 |
| Households | $66,607 | $81,391 |
| Married Families | $91,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,875 | $75,320 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
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
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 25 | 9.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
16.4%
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
34.74%
Born in McLaughlin
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.29% of McLaughlin residents were born in the United States, with 34.74% having been born in South Dakota. 0.71% 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 | 515 | -5 | -0.96% |
| 2028 | 520 | -6 | -1.14% |
| 2027 | 526 | -6 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 532 | -5 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 537 | -6 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 543 | -6 | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 549 | -6 | -1.08% |
| 2022 | 555 | -4 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 559 | -7 | -1.24% |
| 2020 | 566 | -84 | -12.92% |
| 2019 | 650 | -9 | -1.37% |
| 2018 | 659 | -10 | -1.49% |
| 2017 | 669 | 14 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 655 | -12 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 667 | -3 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 670 | -6 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 676 | 21 | 3.21% |
| 2012 | 655 | 5 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 650 | -6 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 656 | 0 | 0% |