Lake County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 11,122 with a growth rate of 0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County, South Dakota is the 16th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 11,278 and has seen a growth of -1.38% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,577 | 91 | 0.79% |
| 2028 | 11,486 | 91 | 0.8% |
| 2027 | 11,395 | 91 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 11,304 | 91 | 0.81% |
| 2025 | 11,213 | 91 | 0.82% |
| 2024 | 11,122 | 91 | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 11,031 | 91 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 10,940 | 76 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 10,864 | -153 | -1.39% |
| 2020 | 11,017 | -1,752 | -13.72% |
| 2019 | 12,769 | -276 | -2.12% |
| 2018 | 13,045 | 231 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 12,814 | 193 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 12,621 | 271 | 2.19% |
| 2015 | 12,350 | 249 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 12,101 | 180 | 1.51% |
| 2013 | 11,921 | 164 | 1.39% |
| 2012 | 11,757 | 194 | 1.68% |
| 2011 | 11,563 | 285 | 2.53% |
| 2010 | 11,278 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 10,550 | -174 | -1.62% |
| 1980 | 10,724 | -732 | -6.39% |
| 1970 | 11,456 | -308 | -2.62% |
| 1960 | 11,764 | -28 | -0.24% |
| 1950 | 11,792 | -620 | -5% |
| 1940 | 12,412 | 33 | 0.27% |
| 1930 | 12,379 | 122 | 1% |
| 1920 | 12,257 | 1,546 | 14.43% |
| 1910 | 10,711 | 1,574 | 17.23% |
| 1900 | 9,137 | 1,629 | 21.7% |
| 1890 | 7,508 | 4,851 | 182.57% |
| 1880 | 2,657 | -8,920 | -77.05% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,487 | 93.58% |
| Two or more races | 297 | 2.65% |
| Native American | 249 | 2.22% |
| Other race | 116 | 1.04% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,552 | 2.35 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 2,318 | 2.98 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 1,659 | 1.26 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Female | 380 | 2.58 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Male | 195 | 3.66 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 369 | 4.77% |
| Associates Degree | 839 | 10.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,926 | 24.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 747 | 9.65% |
| High School Graduate | 2,062 | 26.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 147 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 1,647 | 21.29% |
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 | 7,300 | 6,857 | 2,579 |
| Hispanic | 172 | 115 | 37 |
| Native American | 148 | 142 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 129 | 33 |
| Other Race | 100 | 43 | 6 |
| Asian | 12 | 4 | 4 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 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 35.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,092 | $63,500 | $37,566 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,517 | $62,000 | $60,208 |
| High School Graduate | $36,909 | $50,196 | $26,226 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,750 | $37,889 | $45,335 |
| Overall | $42,650 | $50,011 | $36,382 |
| Some College | $41,005 | $46,370 | $36,985 |
$42,650
Average Earnings
$50,011
Average Male
$36,382
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.75% of Lake County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 2.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,880 | 864 | 8.74% |
| Multiple | 297 | 164 | 55.22% |
| Native | 231 | 7 | 3.03% |
9.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.35%
Male Poverty Rate
8.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake County, South Dakota is Multiple, with 55.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake County, South Dakota is Native, with 3.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.25% |
| Some College | 2.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.52% |
| Female Employed | 8.09% |
| Male Employed | 7.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,750 | $127,922 |
| Households | $74,884 | $105,315 |
| Married Families | $104,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,014 | $64,738 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
616
Number of Veterans
601
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 308 |
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 55 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 236 |
| 75+ | 173 |
| 55 to 64 | 128 |
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 575 | 6.86% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 23.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
71.09%
Born in Lake County, South Dakota
98.28%
Native Born
1.72%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
98.28% of Lake County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 71.09% having been born in South Dakota. 1.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.