Lake County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,972 | — | #2,418 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,808 | +2.2% | #735 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #989 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $247,600 | -12.2% | #913 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $947 | -18.6% | #1,190 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | -33.7% | #432 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake County has a population of 10,972, making it the #2,418 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lake County is $76,808, ranking #735 out of 3,222 counties — 2.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Lake County is $247,600 (-12.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $947/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.8%.
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96.0% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.
About Lake County, South Dakota
Lake County, South Dakota has a total population of 10,972, making it the 2,418th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake County is $76,808, which ranks #735 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Lake County is $247,600, 12.2% below the national median. Renters in Lake County pay a median gross rent of $947 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake County, 34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.2 min.
Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.3%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (2.5%).
All data for Lake County, South Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.