Oglala Lakota County, SD

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2021 Population

13,835

3.1% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

26.8

1.13% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

50.5%

12.8% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$33,192

5.63% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$39,100

11.7% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

3,200

14.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Oglala Lakota County, SD had a population of 13.8k people with a median age of 26.8 and a median household income of $33,192. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oglala Lakota County, SD declined from 14,277 to 13,835, a −3.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $31,423 to $33,192, a 5.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oglala Lakota County, SD are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (91.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (4.32%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (3.29%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.361%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.311%).

None of the households in Oglala Lakota County, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Oglala Lakota County, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oglala Lakota County, SD are Oglala Lakota College (163 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Oglala Lakota County, SD was $39,100, and the homeownership rate was 51.9%.

Most people in Oglala Lakota County, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Oglala Lakota County, SD was 2 cars per household.

Oglala Lakota County, SD borders Cherry County, NE, Dawes County, NE, Sheridan County, NE, Bennett County, SD, Custer County, SD, Fall River County, SD, Jackson County, SD, and Pennington County, SD.

United States South Dakota

Population & Diversity

Oglala Lakota County, SD is home to a population of 13.8k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.152% of Oglala Lakota County, SD residents were born outside of the country (21 people).

In 2021, there were 21.2 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.7k people) in Oglala Lakota County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 597 White (Non-Hispanic) and 455 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Oglala Lakota County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oglala Lakota County, SD was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oglala Lakota County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oglala Lakota County, SD

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
12.7k ± 45
White (Non-Hispanic)
597 ± 16
American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic)
455 ± 98

3.9%

Hispanic Population

540 people

3.9% of the people in Oglala Lakota County, SD are hispanic (540 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oglala Lakota County, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,140 ± 1,373 people
Ethiopia
2,462 ± 1,216 people
Guatemala
2,377 ± 1,195 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,140 South Dakota residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,462 and Guatemala with 2,377.

Foreign-Born Population

0.152%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21 people

0.546%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

78 people

As of 2021, 0.152% of Oglala Lakota County, SD residents (21 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oglala Lakota County, SD was 0.546%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oglala Lakota County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
83 ± 83
Korea
66 ± 64
Vietnam
47 ± 57

Oglala Lakota County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oglala Lakota County, SD employs 3.2k people. The largest industries in Oglala Lakota County, SD are Educational Services (708 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (576 people), and Public Administration (566 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($43,202), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($42,063), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,043).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,431. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

3.2k

2021 Value

± 385

−14.5%

1 Year decline

± 19.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oglala Lakota County, SD declined at a rate of −14.5%, from 3.74k employees to 3.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oglala Lakota County, SD, are Management Occupations (363 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (352 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (351 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oglala Lakota County, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.2k

2021 Value

± 385

−14.5%

1 Year decline

± 19.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oglala Lakota County, SD declined at a rate of −14.5%, from 3.74k employees to 3.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oglala Lakota County, SD, are Educational Services (708 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (576 people), and Public Administration (566 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oglala Lakota County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Oglala Lakota County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$28,474

Median earning men ± $1,360

$32,997

Median earning women ± $4,860

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($36,172), Retail Trade ($29,327), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($28,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,438), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,607), and Public Administration ($37,940).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Establishments by Size

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $6.49B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.75B) and Live animals/fish ($4.59B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$51.6B

2020 Value in South Dakota

$98.1B

Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota

90.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $51.6B. This is expected to increase 90.3% to $98.1B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$6.09B
Iowa
$3.04B
North Dakota
$2.14B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $6.09B, followed by Iowa with $3.04B and North Dakota and $2.14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oglala Lakota County, SD went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 88.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (9.28%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.31%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oglala Lakota County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (88.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (9.28%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.31%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oglala Lakota County, SD for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oglala Lakota County, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Oglala Lakota County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Oglala Lakota County, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Oglala Lakota County, SD awarded 163 degrees. The student population of Oglala Lakota County, SD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 417 male students and 1,034 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oglala Lakota County, SD are American Indian or Alaska Native (157 and 96.3%), followed by White (5 and 3.07%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 0.613%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Oglala Lakota County, SD by number of degrees awarded are Oglala Lakota College (163 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Oglala Lakota County, SD are Native American Studies (39 and 23.9%), General Business Administration & Management (38 and 23.3%), and Registered Nursing (14 and 8.59%).

The median tuition cost in Oglala Lakota County, SD for a public four year colleges is $2,016 for in-state students and $2,016 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,451 students enrolled in Oglala Lakota County, SD, 28.7% men and 71.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 1,381 records, of which 71.2% were women and 28.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
20 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
14 degree-majors awarded
Native American Studies
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Oglala Lakota County, SD was General Business Administration & Management with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Oglala Lakota County, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Oglala Lakota College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

163 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oglala Lakota College with 163 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 36 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oglala Lakota County, SD, which is 0.283 times less than the 127 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 157 degrees mean that there were 31.4 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 5 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,016) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($668) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.528% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.395% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (202k), Some college (152k), and Bachelors Degree (127k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oglala Lakota County, SD was $39,100 in 2021, which is 0.16 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $35,000 to $39,100, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Oglala Lakota County, SD is 51.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oglala Lakota County, SD have an average commute time of 17.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oglala Lakota County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 49.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oglala Lakota County, SD. From 2018 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.58%.

Housing

Property

$39,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,011

$1,346

Median Property Taxes

±$207

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oglala Lakota County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oglala Lakota County, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.9%

Homeownership

2021

58.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 51.9% of the housing units in Oglala Lakota County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oglala Lakota County, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the tracts in Oglala Lakota County, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$33,192

Median Household Income

± $7,684

2.6k

Number of Households

± 339

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.6k households in Oglala Lakota County, SD grew to $33,192 from the previous year's value of $31,423.

The following chart displays the households in Oglala Lakota County, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oglala Lakota County, SD is from South Dakota.

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.43

2020 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.94% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (67.3%)
Walked (10.7%)
Carpooled (9.84%)

In 2021, 67.3% of workers in Oglala Lakota County, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (9.84%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oglala Lakota County, SD have a shorter commute time (17.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.08% of the workforce in Oglala Lakota County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oglala Lakota County, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oglala Lakota County, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oglala Lakota County, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 49.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oglala Lakota County, SD. From 2018 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.58%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

50.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oglala Lakota County, SD (6.94k out of 13.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oglala Lakota County, SD is Native American, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 41.7% of the children was living in poverty in Oglala Lakota County, SD. From 2018 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

58.1% of the population of Oglala Lakota County, SD has health coverage, with 9.7% on employee plans, 38% on Medicaid, 6.08% on Medicare, 3.62% on non-group plans, and 0.702% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oglala Lakota County, SD see 3544 patients per year on average, which represents a 23.8% increase from the previous year (2862 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3518 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 938 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,544 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oglala Lakota County, SD

Primary care physicians in Oglala Lakota County, SD see an average of 3,544 patients per year. This represents a 23.8% increase from the previous year (2,862 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oglala Lakota County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 38.6% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 30.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.95% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

41.9%

Uninsured

9.7%

Employer Coverage

38%

Medicaid

6.08%

Medicare

3.62%

Non-Group

0.702%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oglala Lakota County, SD grew by 11.2% from 37.7% to 41.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oglala Lakota County, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 199 in Oglala Lakota County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Oglala Lakota County, SD.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 45.1% in Oglala Lakota County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Oglala Lakota County, SD.

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