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Lakota

County:
Nelson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.999
State:
North Dakota

Lakota is a city located in Nelson County, North Dakota. Lakota has a 2026 population of 690. It is also the county seat of Nelson County. Lakota is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 680 in 2020.

The median household income in Lakota is $66,090 with a poverty rate of 14.6%. The median age in Lakota is 38.8 years: 39.7 years for males, and 37.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.2 males.

690
Total Population
691
Density (mi²)
2 0.29%
Growth

Lakota Population

Lakota Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202669020.29%
202568810.15%
2024687-1-0.15%
202368840.58%
2022684-14-2.01%
2021698182.65%
2020680-5-0.73%
2019621-4-0.64%
2018625-5-0.79%
201763071.12%
2016623-7-1.11%
2015630-21-3.23%
2014651-9-1.36%
201366000%
201266000%
2011660-12-1.79%
2010671-1-0.15%

Median Age

Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 37.7 years
Male: 39.7 years

Lakota Adults

There are 556 adults, (167 of whom are seniors) in Lakota.

Sex Ratio

Female: 410 (52.3%)
Male: 374 (47.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lakota includes 89.8% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White70489.8%
Two or more races486.12%
Black or African American141.79%
Other race111.4%
Asian50.64%
Native American20.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White212.68%
Two or more races121.53%
Other race91.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White68387.12%
Two or more races364.59%
Black or African American141.79%
Asian50.64%
Other race20.26%
Native American20.26%

Lakota Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lakota 's average per capita income is $47,250. Household income levels show a median of $66,090. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$90,625-
Families$76,964$123,370
Households$66,090$98,440
Non Families$62,875$52,508

$47,250

Average Income

$66,090

Median Household Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)