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Lakota Region
A Census profile of the Lakota Region Public Use Microdata Area in South Dakota, from the 2024 American Community Survey. It is home to 102,594 people, with a median household income of $60,915 and a median age of 38.0.
How Lakota Region compares to South Dakota
- Median household income here is $60,915, $16,041 below the South Dakota figure of $76,956.
- The bachelor's-degree rate here is 30.0%, 3.5% below the South Dakota figure of 33.5%.
- Homeownership here is 66.4%, 1.8% below the South Dakota figure of 68.2%.
- The poverty rate here is 27.1%, 16.5% above the South Dakota figure of 10.6%.
Lakota Region vs. South Dakota vs. the U.S.
Every figure is a weighted estimate from the 2024 ACS PUMS. The SD and U.S. columns are the state and population-weighted national averages, for comparison.
| Economic | This PUMA | SD | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,915 | $76,956 | |
| Mean wage (workers) | $46,993 | $53,647 | |
| Poverty rate | 27.1% | 10.6% | |
| Unemployment rate | 11.9% | 3.1% |
| Education | This PUMA | SD | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 33.5% |
| Health | This PUMA | SD | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured | 15.0% | 7.9% | |
| Private insurance | 52.1% | 72.6% | |
| Public insurance | 44.8% | 32.5% | |
| With a disability | 17.2% | 14.6% |
| Commute | This PUMA | SD | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean commute time | 15 min | 18 min | |
| Drove to work | 84.5% | 87.0% | |
| Public transit to work | 0.5% | 0.3% | |
| Worked from home | 6.9% | 8.1% |
| Housing | This PUMA | SD | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,000 | $280,000 | |
| Median gross rent | $720 | $990 | |
| Rent as % of income | 22.0% | 27.0% | |
| Homeownership rate | 66.4% | 68.2% | |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 | |
| Median rooms | 6 | 6 | |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1980 | |
| Vehicles per household | 2 | 2.1 | |
| No vehicle | 9.8% | 4.6% | |
| Single-family detached | 66.1% | 66.6% | |
| Broadband internet | 91.7% | 92.4% |
| Demographics | This PUMA | SD | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 102,594 | 924,669 | |
| Average age | 38.0 | 39.4 | |
| Married (15+) | 41.9% | 52.4% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% | 4.9% | |
| Black | 0.9% | 2.3% | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% |
Lakota Region — FAQ
What is the population of the Lakota Region PUMA?+
The Lakota Region PUMA in South Dakota has a population of 102,594, per the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) PUMS.
What is the median household income in Lakota Region, SD?+
Median household income in the Lakota Region PUMA is $60,915, compared with $76,956 across South Dakota and $83,310 nationally.
What is a PUMA?+
A PUMA (Public Use Microdata Area) is a U.S. Census geography of roughly 100,000 or more people — the most detailed level at which ACS PUMS microdata is released. South Dakota contains 6 PUMAs.
Where does this Lakota Region data come from?+
These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample — a de-identified, weighted sample of individual records. PUMSdata is an independent product and is not affiliated with the Census Bureau.