South Dakota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,972 (100%) |
| Population Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $76,808 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,963 |
| Median Home Value | $247,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,797 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,482 (60.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,234 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,081 (18.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,716 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Family Households | 2,874 (60.9%) |
The table below compares Lake County to the other 66 counties and county equivalents in South Dakota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 16 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 13 | 82nd |
| Median Household Income | # 17 | 75th |
| Per Capita Income | # 9 | 88th |
| Diversity Index | # 41 | 40th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
