Lawrence County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 28,866 with a growth rate of 2.9% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lawrence County, South Dakota is the 8th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 24,204 and has seen a growth of 19.26% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 32,931 | 813 | 2.53% |
| 2028 | 32,118 | 813 | 2.6% |
| 2027 | 31,305 | 813 | 2.67% |
| 2026 | 30,492 | 813 | 2.74% |
| 2025 | 29,679 | 813 | 2.82% |
| 2024 | 28,866 | 813 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 28,053 | 813 | 2.98% |
| 2022 | 27,240 | 1,078 | 4.12% |
| 2021 | 26,162 | 318 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 25,844 | -64 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 25,908 | 132 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 25,776 | 40 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 25,736 | 347 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 25,389 | 527 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 24,862 | 103 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 24,759 | -203 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 24,962 | 544 | 2.23% |
| 2012 | 24,418 | 83 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 24,335 | 131 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 24,204 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 20,655 | 2,316 | 12.63% |
| 1980 | 18,339 | 886 | 5.08% |
| 1970 | 17,453 | 378 | 2.21% |
| 1960 | 17,075 | 427 | 2.56% |
| 1950 | 16,648 | -2,445 | -12.81% |
| 1940 | 19,093 | 5,173 | 37.16% |
| 1930 | 13,920 | 891 | 6.84% |
| 1920 | 13,029 | -6,665 | -33.84% |
| 1910 | 19,694 | 1,797 | 10.04% |
| 1900 | 17,897 | 6,224 | 53.32% |
| 1890 | 11,673 | -1,575 | -11.89% |
| 1880 | 13,248 | -19,683 | -59.77% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,831 | 91.49% |
| Two or more races | 1,073 | 4.12% |
| Native American | 509 | 1.95% |
| Other race | 273 | 1.05% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 148 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
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 | 11,392 | 2.19 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 5,146 | 2.94 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 5,112 | 1.25 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Female | 759 | 3.06 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Male | 375 | 2.87 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 569 | 3.1% |
| Associates Degree | 1,914 | 10.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,574 | 24.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,162 | 11.78% |
| High School Graduate | 4,861 | 26.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 353 | 1.92% |
| Some College | 3,922 | 21.37% |
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 | 17,087 | 16,319 | 6,314 |
| 2+ Races | 608 | 559 | 283 |
| Hispanic | 501 | 415 | 72 |
| Other Race | 160 | 125 | 57 |
| Native American | 145 | 98 | 13 |
| Asian | 75 | 75 | 69 |
| Islander | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 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 asian people with a rate of 92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,053 | $57,908 | $45,285 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,417 | $71,835 | $55,052 |
| High School Graduate | $33,332 | $43,620 | $22,537 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,257 | $39,500 | $21,000 |
| Overall | $42,243 | $50,689 | $34,571 |
| Some College | $35,980 | $50,343 | $32,744 |
$42,243
Average Earnings
$50,689
Average Male
$34,571
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.03% of Lawrence County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 3.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,649 | 2,104 | 9.29% |
| Multiple | 1,045 | 315 | 30.14% |
| Native | 462 | 239 | 51.73% |
| Hispanic | 918 | 100 | 10.89% |
| Black | 147 | 75 | 51.02% |
11.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.6%
Male Poverty Rate
12.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, South Dakota is Native, with 51.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lawrence County, South Dakota is White, with 9.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.83% |
| High School | 11.65% |
| Some College | 7.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.28% |
| Male Employed | 4.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,844 | $114,865 |
| Households | $62,977 | $87,697 |
| Married Families | $92,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,949 | $51,645 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,317
Number of Veterans
2,096
Male Veterans
221
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 944 |
| First Gulf War | 615 |
| Second Gulf War | 316 |
| Korea | 230 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 804 |
| 75+ | 596 |
| 35 to 54 | 575 |
| 55 to 64 | 294 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,159 | 10.9% |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 14.65% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 9.5% |
| Native American | 26 | 6.22% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
55.75%
Born in Lawrence County, South Dakota
97.45%
Native Born
2.55%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
1.2%
Naturalized
97.45% of Lawrence County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 55.75% having been born in South Dakota. 1.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.