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Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota. Oglala Lakota County had 13,338 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020, while South Dakota grew 5.5%. It holds 7 places (1 city, village or borough and 6 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 46102.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,338
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,672 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,491
Median household income
$41,417
±$14,548 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$52,900
±$7,539 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$584
±$73 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
How many people live in Oglala Lakota County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,672 residents in Oglala Lakota County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,338 for July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, while South Dakota grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,491 over 2,094 square miles of land.
| Measure | Oglala Lakota County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,491 | 907,428 | −844 |
| Households | 2,923±214 | 365,544 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 4.46±0.28 | 2.39 | −0.68 |
| Housing units | 3,470±95 | 408,584 | −176 |
Oglala Lakota County's population since 2010
From 13,586 in 2010 to 13,338 in 2025: down 1.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Oglala Lakota County?
Oglala Lakota County holds 7 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Pine Ridge with 2,246 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Pine RidgeGEOID 4649660 | 3,138 | $53,060 |
|---|---|---|
| OglalaGEOID 4646540 | 1,282 | $21,330 |
| KyleGEOID 4634460 | 943 | $36,250 |
| PorcupineGEOID 4651340 | 925 | not published |
| Manderson-White Horse CreekGEOID 4640550 | 554 | not published |
| Wounded Knee | 364 | $2,500 or less |
| BateslandGEOID 4603860 | 100 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oglala Lakota County?
The median resident of Oglala Lakota County is 28.2 years old; 35.4% are under 18 and 7.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 90.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 7.0%.
| Measure | Oglala Lakota County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.2±2.3 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 35.4%±0.9 pts | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.5%±0.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 4.8% | −2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 7.0%±0.1 pts | 79.8% | +2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 90.8%±1.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.6%±3.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6%±1.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7%±2.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 44.6%±4.7 pts | 9.0% | +8.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.4%±4.8 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.8%±3.7 pts | 31.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.4%±1.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Oglala Lakota County earn?
Half of Oglala Lakota County's 2,923 households earn less than $41,417 a year (±$14,548), against $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $39,379 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 57.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oglala Lakota County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,417±$14,548 | $75,081 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $54,084±$11,418 | $98,527 | – |
| Per capita income | $11,771±$1,892 | $40,550 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 57.6%±7.7 pts | 11.9% | +11.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 60.1%±9.3 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 49.5%±8.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 70.2%±6.5 pts | 89.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Oglala Lakota County?
Owners occupy 51.5% of Oglala Lakota County's occupied homes and renters 48.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $52,900 by its owner (±$7,539). The median renter pays $584 a month including utilities, and 21.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oglala Lakota County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $52,900±$7,539 | $257,400 | +$19,179 |
| Median gross rent | $584±$73 | $946 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.4%±12.7 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.5%±7.9 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,470±95 | 408,584 | −176 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.0%±6.2 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.0%±6.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.6%±2.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Oglala Lakota County get to work?
72.0% of Oglala Lakota County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 16.4%.
| Measure | Oglala Lakota County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 33.8%±4.6 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 16.4%±6.9 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.0%±10.0 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.5%±8.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 5.9%±4.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8%±3.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.5 min±1.8 | 17.8 min | −4.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Oglala Lakota County's census tracts?
Oglala Lakota County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $23,659 (Tract 9411) to $82,031 (Tract 9412).
| Tract 941046102941000 | 6,102±813 | $52,397 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 941146102941100 | 5,905±828 | $23,659 |
| Tract 941246102941200 | 1,484±384 | $82,031 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Oglala Lakota County compare with South Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 66 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 57th of 66 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th of 66 |
| Median household income | 65th of 66 |
| Median home value | 66th of 66 |
| Median gross rent | 59th of 65 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65th of 66 |
| Median age | 60th of 66 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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