Lake County, South Dakota Population 2022
Lake County, South Dakota's estimated population is 12,023 with a growth rate of -2.10% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County, South Dakota is the 17th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 Population was 11,279 and has seen a growth of 6.60% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 2,657 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 7,508 | 4,851 | 182.57% |
| 1900 | 9,137 | 1,629 | 21.70% |
| 1910 | 10,711 | 1,574 | 17.23% |
| 1920 | 12,257 | 1,546 | 14.43% |
| 1930 | 12,379 | 122 | 1.00% |
| 1940 | 12,412 | 33 | 0.27% |
| 1950 | 11,792 | -620 | -5.00% |
| 1960 | 11,764 | -28 | -0.24% |
| 1970 | 11,456 | -308 | -2.62% |
| 1980 | 10,724 | -732 | -6.39% |
| 1990 | 10,550 | -174 | -1.62% |
| 2010 | 11,279 | 729 | 6.91% |
| 2011 | 11,559 | 280 | 2.48% |
| 2012 | 11,750 | 191 | 1.65% |
| 2013 | 11,910 | 160 | 1.36% |
| 2014 | 12,088 | 178 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 12,334 | 246 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 12,605 | 271 | 2.20% |
| 2017 | 12,795 | 190 | 1.51% |
| 2018 | 13,055 | 260 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 12,797 | -258 | -1.98% |
| 2020 | 12,539 | -258 | -2.02% |
| 2021 | 12,281 | -258 | -2.06% |
| 2022 | 12,023 | -258 | -2.10% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,911 | 93.44% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 0.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 270 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 180 | 1.41% |
| Two or More Races | 326 | 2.56% |
Lake County, South Dakota Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,712 | 2.59 | 73.9 |
| Married | 2,713 | 3.1 | 88.6 |
| Male | 170 | 3.94 | 87.1 |
| Female | 260 | 3.93 | 95.8 |
| Non Family | 1,569 | 1.34 | 43.4 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 411 | 4.70% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 380 | 4.35% |
| High School Graduate | 2,440 | 27.90% |
| Some College | 1,888 | 21.59% |
| Associates Degree | 731 | 8.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,118 | 24.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 777 | 8.89% |
Lake County, South Dakota Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 19 | 16 | 11 |
| White | 8,365 | 7,683 | 2,805 |
| Hispanic | 227 | 134 | 64 |
| Other Race | 175 | 84 | 36 |
| Native American | 117 | 110 | 16 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | |
| Asian | 6 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 57.89%.
$36,806
Average Earnings
$41,718
Average Male
$31,096
Average Female
Lake County, South Dakota Language by Age
Lake County, South Dakota Language
96.32% of Lake County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 3.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.55% of the population.
Lake County, South Dakota Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,420 | 1,156 | 10.12% |
| Native | 252 | 8 | 3.17% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 313 | 197 | 62.94% |
11.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.73%
Male Poverty Rate
8.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lake County, South Dakota
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake County, South Dakota is White, with 10.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake County, South Dakota is Multiple, with 62.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.66%.
Lake County, South Dakota Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Lake County, South Dakota Married by Age and Sex
Lake County, South Dakota 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.
Lake County, South Dakota Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 706 | 7.36% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2.47% |
Lake County, South Dakota Veterans by Education
0.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
72.12%
Born in Lake County, South Dakota
97.87%
Native Born
2.13%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.87% of Lake County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 72.12% having been born in South Dakota. 1.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990