South Lawrence, South Dakota Population 2024

2,336

South Lawrence is a city located in South Dakota. South Lawrence has a 2024 population of 2,336. South Lawrence is currently growing at a rate of 4.05% annually and its population has increased by 14.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,035 in 2020.

The average household income in South Lawrence is $69,380 with a poverty rate of 18.65%. The median age in South Lawrence is 52.2 years: 57.5 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.

South Lawrence Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Lawrence was:

  • White: 89.35%
  • Native American: 5.14%
  • Black or African American: 2.91%
  • Two or more races: 2.6%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
State
South Dakota
Land Area (mi²)
422.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5.50/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
14.79% (301)
The current population of South Lawrence, South Dakota is 2,336 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 2,035.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,68689.35%
Native American975.14%
Black or African American552.91%
Two or more races492.6%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Native American

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

South Lawrence Population by Race

South Lawrence Population Pyramid 2024

South Lawrence Median Age

52.2

Total

57.5

Male

42.7

Female

South Lawrence Adults

There are 1,624 adults, (605 of whom are seniors) in South Lawrence.

South Lawrence Age Dependency

85.2

Age Dependency Ratio

59.4

Old Age Dependency Ratio

25.8

Child Dependency Ratio

South Lawrence Sex Ratio

Female93849.71%
Male94950.29%

South Lawrence Population by Age

South Lawrence Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All8391.9686.513.5
Married4302.5198.81.2
Non Family3011.071000
Female1082.280100
Male0000

2.36

Average Family Size

1.96

Average Household Size

86.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

South Lawrence Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade473.3%
Associates Degree16211.37%
Bachelors Degree1339.33%
Graduate Degree24517.19%
High School Graduate67247.16%
Less Than 9th Grade40.28%
Some College16211.37%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

South Lawrence Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

South Lawrence Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White1,3101,259355
Hispanic92920
2+ Races232323

The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.

South Lawrence Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$48,125$34,293$82,891
Graduate Degree$47,019$0$0
High School Graduate$40,036$41,297$33,317
Less Than 9th Grade$0$0$0
Overall$33,347$40,873$29,271
Some College$28,815$0$28,692

$33,347

Average Earnings

$40,873

Average Male

$29,271

Average Female

South Lawrence Earnings by Educational Attainment

South Lawrence Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

South Lawrence Language

96.62% of South Lawrence residents speak only English, while 3.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.55% of the population.

South Lawrence Language

South Lawrence Poverty by Race

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1,5091358.95%
Native9797100%
Black5555100%
Hispanic1773922.03%
Multiple492653.06%

18.65%

Overall Poverty Rate

23.18%

Male Poverty Rate

14.07%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in South Lawrence

The race most likely to be in poverty in South Lawrence is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in South Lawrence is White, with 8.95% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.83%.

South Lawrence Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade19.61%
High School15.92%
Some College1.85%
Bachelors or Greater1.85%

South Lawrence Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed14.71%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed10.1%
Female Unemployed0%

South Lawrence Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

South Lawrence Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families$42,065$76,401
Households$58,723$69,380
Married Families$67,679$-999,999,999
Non Families$35,250$42,102

mean

median

Income by Household Type

South Lawrence Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

59.2%

Overall Marriage Rate

58.3%

Male Marriage Rate

60.2%

Female Marriage Rate

South Lawrence Married by Age and Sex

male

female

South Lawrence 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 55-64.

South Lawrence Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

South Lawrence Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

255

Number of Veterans

227

Male Veterans

28

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Vietnam157
First Gulf War98
Second Gulf War74
Korea0
World War II0

South Lawrence Veterans by War

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Age Group
Veterans
65 to 74129
35 to 5474
75+29
55 to 6423
18 to 340

South Lawrence Veterans by Age

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Name
Veterans
% of Total
White23216.04%
2+ Races2362.16%

South Lawrence Veterans by Race

South Lawrence Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

47.45%

Veteran Disability Rate

South Lawrence Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

49.7%

Labor Force Participation

49.7%

Employment Rate

0%

Unemployment Rate

South Lawrence Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

South Lawrence Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

South Lawrence Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

50.03%

Born in South Lawrence

96.34%

Native Born

3.66%

Foreign Born

2.91%

Non Citizen

0.74%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

96.34% of South Lawrence residents were born in the United States, with 50.03% having been born in South Dakota. 2.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.

South Lawrence Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20292,791913.37%
20282,700913.49%
20272,609913.61%
20262,518913.75%
20252,427913.9%
20242,336914.05%
20232,245914.22%
20222,154914.41%
20212,063281.38%
20202,035-96-4.5%
20192,131130.61%
20182,118140.67%
20172,104190.91%
20162,085472.31%
20152,03800%
20142,038-21-1.02%
20132,059301.48%
20122,02980.4%
20112,021130.65%
20102,00800%

South Lawrence Population by Year