Lake County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lake County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46079
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 562.89 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.27 sq mi
- Total Area
- 575.16 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.028450
- Longitude
- -97.123223
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,699
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,555
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,350 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 353 | 3.3% |
| White | 9,801 | 91.6% |
| Black | 83 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 269 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,359 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 2.3% |
| White | 7,940 | 92.8% |
| Black | 95 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 232 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 10,972
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $81,336
- Poverty Rate
- 7.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 872
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,978 | 90.9% |
| Black | 80 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,794
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,287 | 26.0% |
| Republican | 4,505 | 51.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 606 | 6.9% |
| Other | 5 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,350 | 49.5% |
| Female | 4,382 | 49.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,379 | 83.9% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 1.4% |
| Black | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,857
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,095 | 55.5% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 37.3% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 35 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,368 | 54.4% |
| Female | 2,456 | 56.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,475 (18.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,662 (35.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,797
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $253,585
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $941
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 10.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.