Lakota Region PUMA, SD

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2021 Population

101,151

2.52% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.1

0.862% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

30.3%

4.41% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$50,601

5.82% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$122,700

6.7% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

33,767

4.78% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Lakota Region PUMA, SD had a population of 101k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $50,601. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lakota Region PUMA, SD declined from 103,762 to 101,151, a −2.52% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,820 to $50,601, a 5.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (43.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.13%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.865%).

8.67% 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.

99.4% of the residents in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are Oglala Lakota College (163 degrees awarded in 2021) and Sinte Gleska University (6 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was $122,700, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%.

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, Minot City PUMA, ND, Bismarck City PUMA, ND, 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.

United States South Dakota

Population & Diversity

Lakota Region PUMA, SD is home to a population of 101k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.866% of Lakota Region PUMA, SD residents were born outside of the country (876 people).

In 2021, there were 1.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.3k people) in Lakota Region PUMA, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44.3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 2.66k 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 (6,393 households), Spanish (530 households), and German (413 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,383

Women

49.8%

50,687

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 101,070 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Lakota Region PUMA, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, 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)
50.3k ± 198
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
44.3k ± 485
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.66k ± 408

Hispanic Population

3.03k people

3% of the people in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are hispanic (3.03k 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
336 ± 449 people
Germany
91 ± 234 people
El Salvador
83 ± 224 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Philippines, the natal country of 336 Lakota Region PUMA, SD residents, followed by Germany with 91 and El Salvador with 83.

Foreign-Born Population

0.866%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

876 people

1.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.09k people

As of 2021, 0.866% of Lakota Region PUMA, SD residents (876 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 Lakota Region PUMA, SD was 1.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
6,393 households (6.89%)
Spanish
530 households (0.571%)
German
413 households (0.445%)

8.67% 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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Other Native Languages of North America. 6.89% 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
1,597 ± 201
Gulf War (2001-)
789 ± 197
Gulf War (1990s)
530 ± 141

Lakota Region PUMA, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lakota Region PUMA, SD employs 33.8k people. The largest industries in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are Elementary & secondary schools (4,470 people), Construction (2,053 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,885 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($122,663), Legal services ($98,454), and Offices of physicians ($97,245).

Males in Lakota Region PUMA, SD have an average income that is 1.07 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,375. The income inequality in Lakota Region PUMA, SD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than 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

33.8k

2021 Value

−4.78%

1 Year decline

± −4.78%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lakota Region PUMA, SD declined at a rate of −4.78%, from 35.5k employees to 33.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lakota Region PUMA, SD, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,219 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (1,136 people), and Cooks (1,053 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lakota Region PUMA, 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

33.8k

2021 Value

−4.78%

1 Year decline

± −4.78%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lakota Region PUMA, SD declined at a rate of −4.78%, from 35.5k employees to 33.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lakota Region PUMA, SD, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,470 people), Construction (2,053 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,885 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,235

Median earning men ± $1,513

$32,560

Median earning women ± $1,150

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,910), Wholesale Trade ($52,632), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,117).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,804), Manufacturing ($43,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,021).

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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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 South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

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.

Lakota Region PUMA, 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

Voting results are not available for Lakota Region PUMA, SD. Showing the available data for South Dakota.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.63%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Dakota 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 Lakota Region PUMA, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Lakota Region PUMA, 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 Lakota Region PUMA, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Lakota Region PUMA, SD awarded 169 degrees. The student population of Lakota Region PUMA, SD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 588 male students and 1,644 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are American Indian or Alaska Native (162 and 95.9%), followed by White (6 and 3.55%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 0.592%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Lakota Region PUMA, SD by number of degrees awarded are Oglala Lakota College (163 and 96.4%) and Sinte Gleska University (6 and 3.55%).

The most popular majors in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are Native American Studies (39 and 23.1%), General Business Administration & Management (38 and 22.5%), and Registered Nursing (14 and 8.28%).

The median tuition cost in Lakota Region PUMA, SD for a public four year colleges is $2,328 for in-state students and $2,328 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,232 students enrolled in Lakota Region PUMA, SD, 26.3% men and 73.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 2,084 records, of which 73.8% were women and 26.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

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

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Native American Studies with 23 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
163 degrees awarded
Sinte Gleska University
6 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, 38 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lakota Region PUMA, SD, which is 0.29 times less than the 131 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 162 degrees mean that there were 27 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 6 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 ($2,328) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($591) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.116% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.0893% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (24.8k), Secondary Education (15.3k), and Some college (15.2k).

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 Lakota Region PUMA, SD was $122,700 in 2021, which is 0.501 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $115,000 to $122,700, a 6.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Lakota Region PUMA, SD is 66.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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 $50,601. In 2021, 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 $78,204, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, with respective values of $66,585 and $61,834.

Housing

Property

$122,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,536

$22,176

Median Property Taxes

±$802

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 Lakota Region PUMA, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.8%

Homeownership

2021

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.8% of the housing units in Lakota Region PUMA, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, 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 $78,204, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, with respective values of $66,585 and $61,834.

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.

$50,601

Median Household Income

± $1,326

33.2k

Number of Households

± 983

In 2021, the median household income of the 33.2k households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD grew to $50,601 from the previous year's value of $47,820.

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

0.414

2021 Wage GINI in Lakota Region PUMA, SD

0.401

2020 Wage GINI in Lakota Region PUMA, SD

In 2021, the income inequality in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.12% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Lakota Region PUMA, SD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lakota Region PUMA, SD 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 2021

Drove Alone (74.2%)
Carpooled (9.31%)
Worked At Home (8.68%)

In 2021, 74.2% of workers in Lakota Region PUMA, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.31%) and those who worked at home (8.68%).

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 (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.24% 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

30.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lakota Region PUMA, SD (29.8k out of 98.5k 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 Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

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

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

79.6% of the population of Lakota Region PUMA, SD has health coverage, with 29.5% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.99% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see 1257 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.53% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1608 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 497 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,257 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Dakota

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see an average of 1,257 patients per year. This represents a 3.53% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Dakota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.1% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

20.4%

Uninsured

29.5%

Employer Coverage

25.4%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.99%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lakota Region PUMA, SD grew by 1.88% from 20% to 20.4%.

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.