Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46102 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,491 | — | #2,257 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,417 | -44.9% | #3,052 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 28.2 years | -27.5% | #3,197 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $52,900 | -81.2% | #3,214 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $584 | -49.8% | #3,077 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 57.6% | +356.9% | #3,218 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Oglala Lakota County has a population of 13,491, making it the #2,257 most populous county in the US. The median age is 28.2 years, which is 27.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Oglala Lakota County is $41,417, ranking #3,052 out of 3,222 counties — 44.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 57.6% and unemployment stands at 15.9%.
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The median home value in Oglala Lakota County is $52,900 (-81.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $584/mo and the homeownership rate is 51.5%.
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55.4% of residents in Oglala Lakota County have health insurance coverage, which is 39.5% below the national rate.
About Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota has a total population of 13,491, making it the 2,257th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Oglala Lakota County is 28.2 years, which is 27.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Oglala Lakota County is $41,417, which ranks #3,052 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 57.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9%.
The median home value in Oglala Lakota County is $52,900, 81.2% below the national median. Renters in Oglala Lakota County pay a median gross rent of $584 per month. The homeownership rate is 51.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Oglala Lakota County, 11.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 55.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.8 min.
Oglala Lakota County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (7.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).
All data for Oglala Lakota 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.