Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 13,360 with a growth rate of -0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota is the 15th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 13,636 and has seen a growth of -2.02% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,990 | -74 | -0.57% |
| 2028 | 13,064 | -74 | -0.56% |
| 2027 | 13,138 | -74 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 13,212 | -74 | -0.56% |
| 2025 | 13,286 | -74 | -0.55% |
| 2024 | 13,360 | -74 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 13,434 | -74 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 13,508 | -51 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 13,559 | -89 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 13,648 | -523 | -3.69% |
| 2019 | 14,171 | -153 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 14,324 | -68 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 14,392 | -34 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 14,426 | 62 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 14,364 | 147 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 14,217 | 87 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 14,130 | 89 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 14,041 | 144 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 13,897 | 261 | 1.91% |
| 2010 | 13,636 | 0 | 0% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 12,518 | 92.13% |
| White | 901 | 6.63% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 51 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,731 | 4.84 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Female | 1,383 | 5.91 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Married | 574 | 5.93 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Non Family | 475 | 1.27 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Male | 299 | 3.47 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
5.33
Average Family Size
4.84
Average Household Size
53.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,393 | 19.81% |
| Associates Degree | 514 | 7.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 452 | 6.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 236 | 3.36% |
| High School Graduate | 2,690 | 38.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 2.2% |
| Some College | 1,593 | 22.65% |
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 | 6,466 | 4,927 | 494 |
| White | 470 | 468 | 194 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 73 | 0 |
| Other Race | 51 | 44 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 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 41.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,194 | $0 | $63,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,823 | $0 | $72,742 |
| High School Graduate | $30,154 | $30,307 | $30,056 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $3,417 | $2,499 | $4,172 |
| Overall | $33,634 | $30,741 | $40,192 |
| Some College | $41,227 | $35,341 | $42,146 |
$33,634
Average Earnings
$30,741
Average Male
$40,192
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.23% of Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 13.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 13.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 12,419 | 6,755 | 54.39% |
| White | 770 | 213 | 27.66% |
| Hispanic | 225 | 152 | 67.56% |
| Multiple | 100 | 71 | 71% |
52.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
57%
Male Poverty Rate
48.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota is Multiple, with 71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota is White, with 27.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 66.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80.94% |
| High School | 52.74% |
| Some College | 34.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.5% |
| Male Employed | 30.79% |
| Female Employed | 21.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,894 | $51,453 |
| Households | $34,769 | $50,403 |
| Married Families | $64,038 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,917 | $34,413 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
17.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
12.9%
Male Marriage Rate
21.0%
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
323
Number of Veterans
323
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Korea | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 163 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 262 | 3.35% |
| Other Race | 44 | 86.27% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 55% |
| White | 17 | 2.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.9%
Labor Force Participation
33.3%
Employment Rate
12.9%
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
88.76%
Born in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
99.84%
Native Born
0.16%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
99.84% of Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 88.76% 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.