State
Land Area
0.4 sq mi
Density
1,573.2/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.60%
Growth Since 2010
-4.07%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
McLaughlin is a city located in South Dakota. With a 2020 population of 636, it is the 96th largest city in South Dakota and the 12282nd largest city in the United States. McLaughlin is currently declining at a rate of -2.60% annually and its population has decreased by -4.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 663 in 2010. McLaughlin reached it's highest population of 677 in 2013. Spanning over 0 miles, McLaughlin has a population density of 1,573 people per square mile.
The average household income in McLaughlin is $57,799 with a poverty rate of 26.20%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $670 per month, and the median house value is $43,800. The median age in McLaughlin is 31.3 years, 32.5 years for males, and 28.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 80.8 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McLaughlin was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 338 | 71.61% |
| White | 127 | 26.91% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.85% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.64% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 167 | 2.81 | 59.3 |
| Married | 64 | 3.3 | 70.3 |
| Non Family | 47 | 1.38 | 42.6 |
| Female | 37 | 3.65 | 67.6 |
| Male | 19 | 3.05 | 47.4 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 3.19% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 8.87% |
| High School Graduate | 75 | 26.60% |
| Some College | 39 | 13.83% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 18.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 21.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 7.80% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 164 | 136 | 45 |
| White | 111 | 105 | 35 |
| Multiple Races | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Black | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among multiple races people with a rate of 50.00%.
81.28% of McLaughlin residents speak only English, while 18.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 17.77% of the population.
26.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.04%
Male Poverty Rate
28.00%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McLaughlin is Native, with 37.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McLaughlin is Native, with 37.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.87%.
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
Female Marriage Rate
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Indian | 31 | 15.35% |
| White | 5 | 4.20% |
| 2 or More | 2 | 50.00% |
13.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.36%
Native Born
0.64%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
99.36% of McLaughlin residents were born in the United States, with 36.23% having been born in South Dakota. 0.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 636 | -17 | -2.60% |
| 2019 | 653 | -17 | -2.54% |
| 2018 | 670 | -2 | -0.30% |
| 2017 | 672 | 12 | 1.82% |
| 2016 | 660 | -9 | -1.35% |
| 2015 | 669 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 670 | -7 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 677 | 22 | 3.36% |
| 2012 | 655 | 4 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 651 | -6 | -0.91% |
| 2010 | 657 | 0.00% |