Oglala is a CDP located in Oglala Lakota County South Dakota. Oglala has a 2024 population of 1,465. Oglala is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually but its population has decreased by -19.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,816 in 2020.
The average household income in Oglala is $63,241 with a poverty rate of 41.76%. The median age in Oglala is 28.1 years: 27.2 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oglala was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,551 | 96.88% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 1.81% |
| White | 21 | 1.31% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 395 | 4 | 62 | 38 |
| Female | 154 | 4.68 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Non Family | 111 | 0 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Married | 105 | 5.37 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Male | 25 | 7.4 | 0 | 100 |
5.02
Average Family Size
4
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 181 | 20.41% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 17.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 8% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 318 | 35.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 163 | 18.38% |
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 | 858 | 677 | 71 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | 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 native american people with a rate of 8.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $11,949 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,909 | $30,733 | $41,701 |
| Some College | $44,659 | $36,648 | $65,139 |
$35,909
Average Earnings
$30,733
Average Male
$41,701
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.37% of Oglala residents speak only English, while 9.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 8.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,551 | 654 | 42.17% |
| White | 10 | 10 | 100% |
41.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.43%
Male Poverty Rate
32.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oglala is White, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oglala is Native, with 42.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 56.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 68.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 67.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.98% |
| High School | 60.38% |
| Some College | 8.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.48% |
| Male Employed | 22.16% |
| Female Employed | 21.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $78,068 |
| Households | $43,274 | $63,241 |
| Married Families | $123,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,159 | $23,827 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
14.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
12.5%
Male Marriage Rate
16.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
109
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 87 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 109 | 10.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
24.3%
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
84.38%
Born in Oglala
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Oglala residents were born in the United States, with 84.38% 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 | 1,465 | 13 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 1,452 | 12 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 1,440 | 263 | 22.34% |
| 2021 | 1,177 | -639 | -35.19% |
| 2020 | 1,816 | 204 | 12.66% |
| 2019 | 1,612 | 64 | 4.13% |
| 2018 | 1,548 | 75 | 5.09% |
| 2017 | 1,473 | -79 | -5.09% |
| 2016 | 1,552 | 148 | 10.54% |
| 2015 | 1,404 | 83 | 6.28% |
| 2014 | 1,321 | 168 | 14.57% |
| 2013 | 1,153 | -151 | -11.58% |
| 2012 | 1,304 | -394 | -23.2% |
| 2011 | 1,698 | 408 | 31.63% |
| 2010 | 1,290 | 0 | 0% |