Timber Lake is a city located in Dewey County South Dakota. Timber Lake has a 2024 population of 517. Timber Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 512 in 2020.
The average household income in Timber Lake is $70,358 with a poverty rate of 18.06%. The median age in Timber Lake is 27.4 years: 25 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Timber Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 315 | 46.53% |
| Native American | 309 | 45.64% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.44% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 246 | 2.63 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 110 | 4.07 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 88 | 0 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Female | 32 | 2.25 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 16 | 2.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 4.89% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 15.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 10.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 13.32% |
| High School Graduate | 125 | 33.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 74 | 20.11% |
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 | 197 | 194 | 62 |
| Native American | 145 | 123 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 46.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,804 | $56,528 | $52,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $117,813 | $118,698 | $62,031 |
| High School Graduate | $29,784 | $60,139 | $28,707 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,750 | $14,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,063 | $56,667 | $28,911 |
| Some College | $33,214 | $38,333 | $0 |
$39,063
Average Earnings
$56,667
Average Male
$28,911
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.95% of Timber Lake residents speak only English, while 5.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 294 | 101 | 34.35% |
| White | 303 | 13 | 4.29% |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 100% |
18.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.3%
Male Poverty Rate
17.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Timber Lake is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Timber Lake is White, with 4.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78.26% |
| Some College | 12.84% |
| High School | 11.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 53.33% |
| Male Employed | 7.95% |
| Female Employed | 3.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,857 | $83,867 |
| Households | $58,000 | $70,358 |
| Married Families | $112,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $39,378 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
20
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 13 | 7.07% |
| White | 7 | 3.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
73.12%
Born in Timber Lake
98.67%
Native Born
1.33%
Foreign Born
1.18%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
98.67% of Timber Lake residents were born in the United States, with 73.12% having been born in South Dakota. 1.18% 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 | 524 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 522 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 521 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 520 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 2025 | 518 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 517 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 516 | 13 | 2.58% |
| 2022 | 503 | -9 | -1.76% |
| 2021 | 512 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 512 | 14 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 498 | -3 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 501 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 499 | 6 | 1.22% |
| 2016 | 493 | 10 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 483 | 6 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 477 | 8 | 1.71% |
| 2013 | 469 | 8 | 1.74% |
| 2012 | 461 | 11 | 2.44% |
| 2011 | 450 | 5 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 445 | 0 | 0% |