Lemmon, South Dakota Population 2022
Lemmon is a city located in Perkins County South Dakota. Lemmon has a 2020 population of 1,123. Lemmon is currently declining at a rate of -1.49% annually and its population has decreased by -8.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,233 in 2010.
The average household income in Lemmon is $57,995 with a poverty rate of 15.30%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $586 per month, and the median house value is $66,700. The median age in Lemmon is 52.6 years, 51.9 years for males, and 52.8 years for females.
Lemmon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lemmonwas:
- White: 93.06%
- Native American: 5.57%
- Two or more races: 1.05%
- Other race: 0.32%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,153 | 93.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 69 | 5.57% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 1.05% |
| Some Other Race | 4 | 0.32% |
Lemmon Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 571 | 1.98 | 69.2 |
| Married | 288 | 2.52 | 84 |
| Non Family | 243 | 1.19 | 53.1 |
| Female | 27 | 3.33 | 51.9 |
| Male | 13 | 1.85 | 76.9 |
2.53
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 3.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 7.31% |
| High School Graduate | 359 | 39.19% |
| Some College | 153 | 16.70% |
| Associates Degree | 156 | 17.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 104 | 11.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 4.80% |
Lemmon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 863 | 792 | 148 |
| Native American | 36 | 10 | |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 12 | |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | |
| Other Race | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.15%.
$28,468
Average Earnings
$34,000
Average Male
$25,833
Average Female
Lemmon Language by Age
Lemmon Language
97.21% of Lemmon residents speak only English, while 2.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.19% of the population.
15.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.56%
Male Poverty Rate
18.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lemmon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lemmon is White, with 16.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lemmon is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.09%.
Lemmon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lemmon Married by Age and Sex
Lemmon Marriage
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 45-54.
Lemmon Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 10.76% |
| Native American | 19 | 52.78% |
Lemmon Veterans by Education
4.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.70%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
39.87%
Born in Lemmon
98.79%
Native Born
1.21%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.79% of Lemmon residents were born in the United States, with 39.87% having been born in South Dakota. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,123 | -17 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 1,140 | -17 | -1.47% |
| 2020 | 1,157 | -17 | -1.45% |
| 2019 | 1,174 | -17 | -1.43% |
| 2018 | 1,191 | -23 | -1.89% |
| 2017 | 1,214 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 1,216 | -8 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 1,224 | -18 | -1.45% |
| 2014 | 1,242 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 1,245 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 1,249 | 5 | 0.40% |
| 2011 | 1,244 | 11 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 1,233 | 0.00% |