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 $59,073 with a poverty rate of 46.4%. The median age in Oglala is 28.2 years: 28.7 years for males, and 26.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oglala was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,340 | 93.06% |
| Two or more races | 81 | 5.63% |
| White | 19 | 1.32% |
| 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 | 347 | 4.1 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
| Female | 152 | 4.3 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Non Family | 75 | 0 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 61 | 3.77 | 23 | 77 |
| Married | 59 | 7.85 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
4.82
Average Family Size
4.1
Average Household Size
41.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 215 | 26.61% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 13.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52 | 6.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 328 | 40.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 104 | 12.87% |
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 | 727 | 512 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 81 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 81 | 81 | 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 7.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,076 | $31,010 | $22,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,414 | $30,631 | $41,649 |
| Some College | $45,223 | $34,732 | $62,568 |
$31,414
Average Earnings
$30,631
Average Male
$41,649
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.85% of Oglala residents speak only English, while 12.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,340 | 654 | 48.81% |
| White | 10 | 10 | 100% |
46.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
48.52%
Male Poverty Rate
43.62%
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 48.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 75.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 69.23% |
| High School | 49.09% |
| Some College | 9.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Female Employed | 24.9% |
| Male Employed | 13.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,321 | $68,086 |
| Households | $31,042 | $59,073 |
| Married Families | $118,007 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,375 | $25,523 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.2%
Male Marriage Rate
9.8%
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
85
Number of Veterans
85
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 85 | 9.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
21%
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
79.72%
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 79.72% 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% |