Lakota Region PUMA, SD

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2023 Population

100,404

0.234% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.7

1.42% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

27.9%

4.39% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$59,320

6.15% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

34,193

1.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Lakota Region PUMA, SD had a population of 100k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $59,320. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Lakota Region PUMA, SD declined from 100,640 to 100,404, a −0.234% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,881 to $59,320, a 6.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.5%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (42.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.18%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.75%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.634%).

9.06% of the households in Lakota Region PUMA, 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.

99.3% of the residents in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are Oglala Lakota College (165 degrees awarded in 2022) and Sinte Gleska University (87 degrees).

Most people in Lakota Region PUMA, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was 2 cars per household.

Lakota Region PUMA, SD borders North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, Northeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, West North Dakota--Dickinson & Williston Cities PUMA, ND, East Central North Dakota--Jamestown City PUMA, ND, West South Dakota--Rapid City PUMA, SD, Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, and Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY.

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Population & Diversity

Lakota Region PUMA, SD is home to a population of 100k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.08% of Lakota Region PUMA, SD residents were born outside of the country (1.08k people).

In 2023, there were 1.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.7k people) in Lakota Region PUMA, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.2k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 3.19k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are Other Native Languages of North America (6,563 households), Spanish (562 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (282 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

49,993

Women

49.7%

50,632

Men

50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 100,625 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.3%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of Lakota Region PUMA, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lakota Region PUMA, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.7k ± 252
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
42.2k ± 500
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.19k ± 472

2.08%

Hispanic Population

2.09k people

2.08% of the people in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are hispanic (2.09k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
263 ± 398 people
India
164 ± 314 people
Honduras
103 ± 249 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Philippines, the natal country of 263 Lakota Region PUMA, SD residents, followed by India with 164 and Honduras with 103.

Foreign-Born Population

1.08%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.08k people

1.07%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.07k people

As of 2023, 1.08% of Lakota Region PUMA, SD residents (1.08k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was 1.07%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Other Native Languages of North America
6,563 households (7.09%)
Spanish
562 households (0.607%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
282 households (0.304%)

9.06% of the households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Other Native Languages of North America. 7.09% of the households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD reported speaking Other Native Languages of North America at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,773 ± 206
Gulf War (2001-)
957 ± 206
Gulf War (1990s)
621 ± 136

Lakota Region PUMA, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lakota Region PUMA, SD employs 34.2k people. The largest industries in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are Elementary & secondary schools (4,757 people), Construction (2,308 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,015 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($124,860), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($117,435), and Offices of physicians ($115,606).

Males in Lakota Region PUMA, SD have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,247. The income inequality in Lakota Region PUMA, SD (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,170

Women

51.2%

17,292

Men

48.8%

The workforce of Lakota Region PUMA, SD in 2020 was 35,462 people, with 51.2% woman, and 48.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lakota Region PUMA, SD.

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Occupations

34.2k

2022 Value

1.26%

1 Year growth

± 1.26%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lakota Region PUMA, SD grew at a rate of 1.26%, from 33.8k employees to 34.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lakota Region PUMA, SD, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,236 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (1,008 people), and Cooks (962 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lakota Region PUMA, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

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

34.2k

2022 Value

1.26%

1 Year growth

± 1.26%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lakota Region PUMA, SD grew at a rate of 1.26%, from 33.8k employees to 34.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lakota Region PUMA, SD, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,757 people), Construction (2,308 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,015 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lakota Region PUMA, SD, though some of these residents may live in Lakota Region PUMA, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Y-Axis

2.25%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.87%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Lakota Region PUMA, SD awarded 252 degrees. The student population of Lakota Region PUMA, SD in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 473 male students and 1,248 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are American Indian or Alaska Native (222 and 88.1%), followed by White (29 and 11.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 0.397%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Lakota Region PUMA, SD by number of degrees awarded are Oglala Lakota College (165 and 65.5%) and Sinte Gleska University (87 and 34.5%).

The most popular majors in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are General Business Administration & Management (35 and 13.9%), Elementary Education & Teaching (28 and 11.1%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (23 and 9.13%).

The median tuition cost in Lakota Region PUMA, SD for a public four year colleges is $3,108 for in-state students and $3,108 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,721 students enrolled in Lakota Region PUMA, SD, 27.5% men and 72.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
21 degrees awarded
Tribal/Indigenous Law
21 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 21 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oglala Lakota College
165 degrees awarded
Sinte Gleska University
87 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oglala Lakota College with 165 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 58 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lakota Region PUMA, SD, which is 0.299 times less than the 194 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 222 degrees mean that there were 7.66 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 29 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.103% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.328% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lakota Region PUMA, SD in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (25k), Some college (15.3k), and Secondary Education (14.8k).

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

People in Lakota Region PUMA, SD have an average commute time of 15.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lakota Region PUMA, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lakota Region PUMA, SD is $59,320. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD with a value of $87,652, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and West South Dakota--Rapid City PUMA, SD, with respective values of $74,366 and $70,978.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD with a value of $87,652, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and West South Dakota--Rapid City PUMA, SD, with respective values of $74,366 and $70,978.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lakota Region PUMA, 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.

$59,320

Median Household Income

± $2,194

N/A

Number of Households

± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD grew to $59,320 from the previous year's value of $55,881.

The following chart displays the households in Lakota Region PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lakota Region PUMA, SD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.8%)
Carpooled (9.22%)
Worked At Home (9.21%)

In 2023, 73.8% of workers in Lakota Region PUMA, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.22%) and those who worked at home (9.21%).

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

15.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lakota Region PUMA, SD have a shorter commute time (15.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Lakota Region PUMA, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lakota Region PUMA, SD (27.3k out of 97.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lakota Region PUMA, SD is Native American, followed by White and Two Or More.

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.

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

79.7% of the population of Lakota Region PUMA, SD has health coverage, with 29.9% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.13% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.4% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

20.3%

Uninsured

29.9%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

2.13%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lakota Region PUMA, SD declined by 0.451% from 20.4% to 20.3%.

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